Special Projects Technician

Special Projects Technicians may be utilized to respond to multiple types of work orders. Special Projects Technicians may more frequently perform repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment. Perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment. Ensure that all service is performed safely and results in favorable customer feedback which is documented by favorable customer service survey results.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform light construction including cabinet installation, flooring installation, drywall, rough and trim framing, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Respond to service calls, complete COM work and other property maintenance requirements including, but are not limited to cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and maintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, repair or replacement of lights, roof repairs, heating/air systems maintenance, appliance repairs, etc. May include:
• Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage of binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames
• Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and mowers
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood. Remove damaged drywall
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensure work-site clean-up
• Respond to and complete on-call after hour emergency and urgent repairs
• Update work order status, complete and submit all required paperwork, keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problem, etc., recommend corrective actions

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training in related field preferred
• Minimum 1- 3 years previous experience in maintenance, carpentry, recon work, or specialized trade required
• Able to read, write, understand and speak English required
• Must have a current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy