Roving Maintenance Technician - Pittsburgh, PA
Corporate Office - Pittsburgh, 429 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Req #1555
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Roving Maintenance Technician, Pittsburgh Corporate Office - Pittsburgh, PA
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEW HIRES
Beacon Communities LLC is a mission-driven company that develops, owns, and manages affordable and mixed income housing. Our next Roving Maintenance Technician will be a self-starter with a passion for providing exceptional maintenance and customer service. They will care for our residents, our buildings, and our properties, making a difference in the lives of our residents and our teams. As a Roving Maintenance Technician, they will support the maintenance function of multiple local properties from our portfolio in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Completing work orders in a timely fashion for various maintenance tasks that don’t require a license including electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
- Preparing vacant units to be move-in ready.
- Maintaining the physical condition and safety of the community through curb appeal and snow removal.
- Responding to emergencies at night and on weekends as part of a rotating on-call schedule.
- Assisting in maintaining a green community, minimizing energy and utilities.
Essential Functions of the Position:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties that may be found in positions of this class.)
- Performs various maintenance functions including minor repairs that do not require the need for a license in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, heating/air issues.
- Completes minor repairs and improvements in vacant units for market ready status in a timely manner.
- Performs general carpentry duties such as wallboard repair, countertop/cabinet replacement, finish carpentry, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, and ceramic tile repair.
- Assists with vinyl floor, cove and wall base installation.
- Maintains equipment and monitors inventory.
- Responsible for snow removal.
- Assists with trash removal and keeping the grounds and common areas free of trash and
debris. - Performs emergency on‐call service for after hours maintenance‐related issues as
required. - Assists with emergency roof repairs and exterior siding repairs.
- Performs assigned preventive maintenance duties and tasks.
- Assists cleaning staff as required.
- Completes special projects as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
- Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies.
- Works patiently, professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff.
- Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations.
- Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.
- Participates in training seminars as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
- Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including building or property maintenance work experience.
- Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician preferred.
- Two years property maintenance experience preferred.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use of hand tools and small power tools.
- Must be computer proficient.
- Must possess neat and orderly work habits.
- Maintains a valid driver's license.
- Possesses adequate knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and heating standard practices.
- Basic knowledge of general carpentry.
- Ability to handle emergency and pressure sensitive situations due to complexity and time sensitivity when resolving problems.
Physical Capabilities:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb and work on ladders, work with arms raised over head, stand/walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend at waist and knees to lift boxes, appliances, furniture, shovel snow, etc.
Beacon Core Competencies required for all positions:
- Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility.
Maintenance Technician Competencies required:
- Job Knowledge, Problem Solving/Analysis, Work Environment Safety, Planning, Interpersonal Skills,
Communication.
**$500 payable with first paycheck
$500 payable after 90 days of employment
(New hires only)
$500 payable after 90 days of employment
(New hires only)
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, beginning on the first of the month after hire.
- 401(k) with company match, short term disability and long term disability insurance.
- 3 weeks’ paid vacation, 13 paid holidays.
- Summer flex scheduling options to allow for early releases on Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Beacon Communities LLC seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class.
Beacon Communities - 2018, 2019, 2020 Boston Globe's Top Places to Work!!
At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.
Company Overview: Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 18,000 apartments including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing.
Other details
- Job Family Maintenance
- Pay Type Hourly
- Required Education Equivalent Experience
- Corporate Office - Pittsburgh, 429 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America