Property Maintenance Technician - North Coast Community Homes Inc

Department:              Operations
Reports to:                Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA Status:             Full-time, Non-exempt

SUMMARY

The Property Maintenance Associate acts as a “handyperson” within the North Coast Community Homes network of managed properties.  This role will be assigned various weekly tasks in support of the assigned Property Managers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform simple maintenance and light repairs
• Clean facilities by sweeping, mopping, and wiping down fixtures
• Paint and patch holes and gaps
• Undertake light installation of flooring and cabinetry
• Perform Basic repair equipment or appliances
• Assist Property Managers with electrical, plumbing, or other more complex repairs
• Undertake duties as assigned in emergencies
• Identify and report the need for major repairs within the home or unit

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Must have a high-school diploma or equivalent.  Must have basic proficiency in the use of computers and portable devices. Must be able to work independently.

Experience

Three years of related experience in basic trades, residential/commercial property maintenance, or remodeling activities.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry.

Communication Skills

Ability to work with and among persons with disabilities, cooperate and communicate with co-workers, tenants, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to diagnose and solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable at NCCH’s current rate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use their sense of smell.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions

General residential maintenance environment. Some evening and weekend work may be required—travel required within Ohio’s northeast counties.

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North Coast Community Homes, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran or military status, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment at North Coast Community Homes is Employment At-Will under Ohio law. This means that either party may terminate the employment at any time without giving a reason. No contract of continued employment is to be implied for any act of omission of North Coast Community Homes or its employees.

Criminal / Credit / Bureau of Motor Vehicles background checks shall be run on all final candidates.

ABOUT

North Coast Community Homes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing high-quality, community-based homes throughout Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Stark, and Erie Counties for people with developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, and other disabilities. With the support of many donors, volunteers, and professionals, we have developed and managed more than 230 community-based homes serving more than 1,500 individuals since 1984. In keeping with our mission, homes developed by NCCH are safe, comfortable, affordable, and designed to empower persons with disabilities to live fuller, more independent lives.

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