Maintenance Technician Jobs

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the overall maintenance of rental properties owned by Mon Valley Initiative. The salary range for this role is $17/hour to $23/hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections and troubleshoot problems
• Perform regular monitoring and cleanup of grounds
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants
• As assigned, assist with third-party contracted preventative maintenance on all rental properties
• Perform both scheduled and emergency maintenance during regular business hours
• Painting, appliance installation/hook-up, basic plumbing repairs (faucet, toilet), garbage/trash management, caulking/trim/grout, wall repair, deck repair, light fixture/GFI installation, door hanging, simple rubber membrane roof repair, changing locks, basic masonry/concrete work, boarding up windows, lawn care, and basic preventative maintenance (including, but not limited to, common area maintenance and clean up)
• Communicate inventory usage and needs to office staff
• Prepare units for new move-ins

Requirements

• Position includes frequent standing, walking, verbal communications, including telephone contact, and travel between facilities*
• Strive to develop new skills while maintaining present skills
• Full-time access to a reliable vehicle (truck preferred) and willingness to transport items in vehicle
• Must attend Fair Housing training
• Carpentry skills preferred
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including turns “on-call” evening/weekends
• Comfortable with heights and climbing ladders (generally no more than two or three stories)
• Ability to effectively utilize technology required for the position
• Ability to problem-solve
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner with tenants, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees
• Knowledge of HVAC systems preferred
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• The physical demands prescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Mon Valley (Homestead to Charleroi)
• Knowledge of vinyl plank flooring installation preferred
• Valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance