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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Date: July 2019
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Location: Main Office, 22 Keith Avenue, Suite 100 Barre, VT 05641
Hours: 8:00AM-4:00 PM (plus occasional on-call hours)
Position Summary:
Downstreet Housing & Community Development in Barre is seeking a full-time maintenance technician. Great pay rate and comprehensive benefits package combined with a friendly work environment and mission-driven work makes this an amazing opportunity.
Job Description:
Maintenance Technician is a full time, regular, non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis with benefits. Primary responsibilities include the maintenance and repair of physical structures of residential buildings and properties while adhering to Downstreet's mission. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and may direct contract workers, vendors, volunteers or summer youth employees as needed.
Reports to the Maintenance Manager and works within a strong and dynamic team environment.
Job Responsibilities will include but not be exclusive to the following:
Performs repairs and maintenance as directed by work orders, Maintenance Manager. Repairs include minor plumbing, basic carpentry, appliance trouble-shooting, and hardware replacement, minor electrical work, grounds keeping, exterior/interior painting, winterization of buildings and window replacement, operating machinery, janitorial, trash and debris removal, snow shoveling, etc. Individual may be required to oversee the service of contractor-related services.
Ensures that apartment turnovers are completed in a quality manner in accordance with the standards of the organization, while adhering to Lead Paint Essential Maintenance Procedures.
Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists other maintenance workers in repair or maintenance work.
Completes work orders indicating materials used and cost, labor, and tenant charges.
Responds to emergency calls during required on-call rotation with other maintenance staff. Establishes and maintains good working relationships and is on-going liaison with residents.
Works independently and as part of the PM team to carry out job duties.
Participates in team and staff meetings.
Downstreets mission and operations may require that an employee is prepared to perform duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principal responsibilities.
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Conduct:
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of Downstreet.
Demonstrates respectful and effective communication with co-workers, participants, vendors, and community partners.
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of all private information related to participants, families, staff and general housing operations following privacy practices and HIPAA requirements.
Communicates a positive image about Downstreet to the community.
Adheres to all safety practices, rules and standards throughout the work day.
Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes.
Maintains a professional appearance that is appropriate for his/her position.
Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, completes timesheets accurately and appropriately manages time.
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and employing agency resources.
Qualifications:
Two years related experience in a maintenance capacity; individual will possess the basic tools required to perform his/her duties; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, basic blueprints, and procedural manuals; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both staff and residents.
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Contact: Please send resume and cover letter explaining why you want to work to further Downstreet's mission to:
Attn: Human Resources
Downstreet
22 Keith Ave., Ste. 100
Barre, VT 05641
or apply on our website: downstreet.org/about-us/job-opportunities/
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
