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Community Housing Innovations Maintenance Technician in Patchogue, New York
Maintenance Technician
Job Details
Job Location
CHI-Patchogue - Patchogue, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for: Repairing and maintaining CHI properties agency wide, buildings, and their internal systems, ensuring they are safe and functioning properly. Assists the facilities director and staff as needed.
JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.Ensures all general building and property repairs are completed in a correct, timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to: repairing leaking faucets and toilets, performing cosmetic repairs within/outside of apartments and buildings, performing painting, repairing or replacing locks, and performing minor appliance repairs
Interacts with DSS, town officials and inspectors, tenants and CHI customers
Performs general property maintenance including snow removal, salt disbursement, and general yard work
Cleans vacant apartments and appliances for re-rental purposes
Performs minor renovation projects and installs appliances
Reviews with Maintenance Supervisor the status of maintenance/repair projects for each property and makes requests for any additional materials needed at that time
Performs routine building cleaning as needed including in the common areas
Immediately informs Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Director of Real Estate of any safety or health hazard(s) found at the premises
SALARY: $23.00 an hour - $47,840 annually
Qualifications
Education:High School Diploma or equivalency degree
Experience:Five years’ experience working in general contracting
Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license, General Contractor’s license preferred
Communication: Good verbal communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Computer Skills: Basic competency
Math Skills: Ability to perform simple equations
Physical Performance: Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs
Reasoning Ability: Ability to report building and tenant needs
Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details
Other requirements:Should preferably own a set of “handy persons’ tools”