Maintenance Technician

General Summary

Performs a wide variety of Janitorial/Maintenance duties to ensure the well-being of the buildings, grounds and people working and residing within the Charlesgate properties.

Required Duties

· Perform daily routine cleaning of all common areas.

· Rehabilitate vacant apartments performing some lifting of materials, supplies and equipment while performing such work.

· Removes items such as furniture, debris and waste from vacant apartments.

· Work cohesively with Building Manager, staff, and residents.

· Monitor grounds on a daily basis removing graffiti when necessary, picking up debris, fallen vegetation, snow removal etc.

· Change trash containers as necessary, remove problem.

· Be available for assignments other than daily routine work. 

· Be available to respond to “Emergency” conditions on request from the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds.

· Keep all equipment, tooling and supplies in good working order and accountability for supply requests and ordering.

· Responds to and initiates responses to assigned work in a timely manner and coordinates “special” assignments with the    Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

EDUCATION 

· High School Graduate or Equivalent

· Experience preferred

· Must be available for on call, cover vacations, etc.

· Team Oriented

· Exhibit Management and Organizational skills.

· Exhibit knowledge of various trade capabilities and performance steps leading to quality work.

· Valid RI Driver’s License.

· Reliable transportation.

EXPERIENCE:

· Working knowledge of various skills required to perform assigned tasks in all areas of residential improvements.

· Proper and safe use of power and hand tools are required to perform tasks assignments, including snow removal equipment.

· Skill base to recognize the potential of disrepair conditions and modify and conclude the same conditions to quality results.

Working Conditions:

· Work areas are generally well lit; however, some conditions may require additional use of lighting equipment. Work areas are generally free of obstructions, however, there may be conditions where modifications to the work area are necessary.

· Generally, conditions exist where a height extension is not necessary, however, there may be conditions that exist where use of height extensions (ladders) are required.

· Traveling from one building to another depending on task assignment, exposure to various weather and driving conditions.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

· PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Standing, bending, stooping, stretching, and kneeling.

· Walking and stair climbing at various times

· Lifting from light to moderate (Heavy lifting requires assigned manpower of equipment).

· Working in various positions from time to time.

· Exposure to infectious conditions and public housing pests.

· Exposure to various personalities, mental health conditions, including confused and combative populations.

· Exposure to some hazardous chemicals and materials.