Service Maintenance Technician I

The Community Builders, Inc.

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

12 Paid Holidays

tenure-based PTO accruals

Employer contributions to Health SAV

Company paid Life & Disability

403(b) retirement plan with company

Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parks

Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Community Builders, Inc. is seeking a Service Maintenance Technician I to perform general maintenance and janitorial duties in our Providence, RI communities.

You will help preserve the property and ensure a quality living environment for residents, with 50% time at Olmsted Gardens and 50% at Presidential Place. Role includes basic carpentry, plumbing, and turnover prep in a team setting, responding to service requests and on-call emergencies with a strong emphasis on safety and resident

Qualifications

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.

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.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Fair Housing knowledge

Tools & PPE

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Tools & PPE

Job description

About The Community Builders (TCB)

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.

About The Community Builders (TCB)

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 role will spend 50% of their time at Olmsted Gardens and 50% at Presidential Place.

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