Maintenance Technician

About the Organization Everyone should be proud of their home and their community. East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation is an experienced developer of quality rental and for sale multi-unit properties and single-family homes. We partner with local builders to provide attractive, well-built houses that are assets for residents and neighborhoods. While the size and features of the homes we develop vary, all are designed for comfort and energy efficiency.

EANDC also offers apartments for seniors, homeless veterans, disabled/handicapped, and those who are sensory impaired.

EANDC also offers a variety of services designed to make life as a homeowner (or future homeowner) easier. EANDC provides FREE one-on-one counseling to help homeowners that are behind on their mortgage and facing foreclosure, provides FREE energy audits to help homeowners save electricity and money, provides FREE financial fitness courses designed to provide better awareness about personal finances, and a FREE homebuyer education course that teaches about the home buying process.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation (EANDC) is a Not-For-Profit 501(c)(3) Charitable Housing Development Organization. EANDC develops, owns, and manages market rate and affordable housing for low-income, elderly, and veteran residents in Summit County and Stark County, Ohio. We are the largest provider of affordable housing in Metropolitan Akron. EANDC also provides home buying counseling, energy efficiency audits, free energy-efficient appliances, social services, community and event coordination, and more to qualified Summit and Stark County residents.

The Maintenance Technician is a non-exempt full-time position that reports to the Property Maintenance Manager and Chief Real Estate Development Officer ('CREDO') and is responsible for assisting in all aspects of our property's maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventative, corrective, deferred, and emergency maintenance. General tasks and responsibilities of this role are outlined below.

Property Maintenance Manager

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and appliance troubleshooting of all EANDC properties, as assigned.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to identify potential issues before they become major problems.
• Complete work orders accurately and efficiently, documenting repairs and communicating status updates.
• Respond to emergency calls and urgent maintenance needs, including after-hours as required.
• Assist with unit turnovers, including cleaning, painting, and preparing units for new residents as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by outside vendors and contractors when necessary.
• Maintain safe working conditions by following OSHA standards, building codes, and company safety policies.
• Care and maintenance of all supplies and equipment owned by EANDC.
• Reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the properties or residents.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, tenants, and staff, ensuring professionalism and clear communication.
• Thorough knowledge of EANDC company policies and policies of the properties.
• Use of personal vehicle for all work orders and tasks associated with EANDC.
  • Mileage Reimbursement applies.
  • Ensure the vehicle is in working order.
  • Proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.
• Must maintain a valid state of Ohio driver's license.
• Assist organizational leadership with any tasks related to the financial support and development of the organization as needed.
• All work will be performed according to the organization's policies, standards, core values and in the spirit of the organization's mission and vision statements.

• Starting wage range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Standard Mileage Reimbursement for vehicle usage…