Service Maintenance Technician I

The Community Builders, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

12 paid holidays & tenure-based PTO

Employer contributions to Health SAViN

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company

Commuter/parking FSA

HSA contributions

Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Community Builders, Inc. is seeking a Service Maintenance Technician I to join a growing nonprofit housing organization. You will perform general maintenance, janitorial tasks, and minor repairs to preserve property quality and resident living environments.

This position requires five days per week in the office and involves basic carpentry, plumbing, and turnover prep, plus weekend and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of maintenance, janitorial, landscape and/or handyman experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic support to repair appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Respond and complete all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in preventive maintenance tasks for building systems, equipment and components.
• Prepare and perform repairs to vacant apartments to be ready for new resident move-ins.
• Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning, trash management, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Assist in REAC/HQS inspections and agency audits.
• Maintain maintenance shop and inventory to company standards with safety mindset (PPE).
• Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, the Service Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the completion of general maintenance and janitorial tasks which help to preserve the property and provides a quality living environment for the residents. This role has primary accountability for the overall cleanliness, physical appearance and presentation of the community, while maintaining a positive, productive relationship with the other team members and with residents. The Service Maintenance Technician I will provide basic support to the maintenance team in carpentry, plumbing repairs, and apartment turnover preparation. This position has a requirement of five days a week in office.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic support to repair appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Respond and complete to all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner, as directed by the Community Manager or Service Manager
• Assist in preventive maintenance tasks for building systems, equipment and components.
• Prepare and perform repairs to vacant apartments to be ready for new resident move-ins
• Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning, trash management, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Assist in REAC/HQS inspections and agency audits
• Maintain Maintenance shop and inventory to company standards and work with a safety mindset including wearing appropriate PPE
• Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English, bilingual skills a plus!
• Basic skills with computer and hand held devices
• Knowledge of Federal Fair Housing Laws & Guidelines a plus.
• Knowledge of all hand and power tools, cleaning supplies, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem solving skills.
• Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans.
• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across sites.
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 1+ years of maintenance, janitorial, landscape and/or handyman experience preferred.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
• Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Pay Range: $19-20/hr

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.