Site Maintenance Specialist - Blue River

Site Maintenance Specialist

Homes for Good is looking for a Site Maintenance Specialist in Blue River to join our team!

The Site Maintenance Specialist is an entry level/early career classification. The position is responsible for performing a variety of entry level/semi-skilled manual labor tasks to ensure that Homes for Good's apartment communities are safe and sanitary places to live and work. The ideal candidate will have a year of experience in a maintenance position.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provide a variety of day-to-day tasks as required to assist the Property Manager in the management of apartment communities.
• Conduct inspections of all units in coordination with the Property Manager or Agency representative.
• Distribution and posting of notices, newsletters, and other communications.
• Assist residents in emergency situations; lock-outs and other problems as needed.
• Serve as liaison between residents and Agency staff.
• Maintain accurate records, logs and files of activities.
• Refer maintenance work orders to Property Manager or delegate when necessary.
• May be required to live in Agency housing.
• Perform routine custodial and grounds maintenance work as necessary including but not limited to:
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, wax and polish floors of all common areas.
• Maintain and clean laundry facilities.
• Empty all common area trash receptacles.
• Keep sidewalks, parking areas and common areas swept, neat and clean of all litter and debris.
• Edging, weeding, and mowing.
• Rake and bag leaves from all ground areas.
• Keep sidewalks clear of snow.
• Perform minor routine repairs for vacant or occupied units. Typical repairs may include but are not limited to:
• Unplug sinks and toilets
• Repair and/or replace toilet ball cocks and flappers
• Repair and/or replace towel bars, toilet seats and other bathroom hardware
• Maintain and/or replace smoke detectors
• Repair and/or replace curtain rods, blinds and other apartment fixtures
• Report other maintenance needs to Property Manager
• Other duties as assigned.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply.

Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at hr.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is sufficient. Typical combinations of training and experience would be:

The candidate will likely have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Perform the full range of work involved in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of buildings and grounds.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Identify and correct plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and maintenance problems.
• Performs a variety of physical tasks requiring frequent and repetitive bending, squatting, climbing, crawling, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Lift 70-100 pounds without assistance to a height of four feet, occasionally.
• Lift 51-69 pounds without assistance to a height of four feet, frequently.
• Lift 20-50 pounds without assistance to a height of four feet, repetitively.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness and good judgment, must be honest and respectful beyond reproach.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Modern office equipment, practices, procedures and computer programs including Microsoft Office suite of products. Current and relevant computer skills.

At least one year of relevant maintenance/manual labor experience, especially in a residential setting.

The successful candidate will likely have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Any combination of experience and education providing social services, behavioral health, customer service in a nonprofit setting, or related experience, may be substituted for the education required provided that the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work has been demonstrated.

This position is required to drive Agency vehicles during the course of their duties. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver's license, and be insurable at standard rates is required for this position.

Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $19.32 to $25.89 per hour ($40,185.60 to $53,851.20 per year) with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of…