Traveling Maintenance Technician - Rochester's Cornerstone Group, Ltd.
Buffalo, NY 14204
About the Job
We are a regional leader in affordable housing and real estate development, consulting, brokerage services, and property management. We have been recognized as a winner of RBJ’s Excellence in Construction and Real Estate, as well as being recognized as a multiple winner of the Top Workplaces.
Summary:
The Traveling Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with the overall maintenance and upkeep of all CPM properties. The technician will also provide assistance turning units at various properties across the company’s portfolio.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the Director of Facilities and Facility Coordinators in site/grounds inspections at various properties.
- Turn units with attention to detail and a high sense of urgency.
- Completes a variety of maintenance tasks demonstrating competency in a variety of trades including painting, appliance repair, drywall repair, basic electrical/plumbing/carpentry and cleaning skills.
- Helps enforce safe working procedures at all sites.
- Provides recommendations and trade expertise to various properties in a designated region.
- Ensures after-hour emergencies are handled appropriately, and on-call procedures are being followed by maintenance staff.
- Monitors performance of maintenance technicians within a designated region.
- Keeps Director of Facilities informed regarding property needs.
- Schedules, coordinates, monitors, and performs all maintenance, service requests, and repairs at the employees designated site.
- Documents daily maintenance activity including problems encountered, work completed and vacancy status updates.
- Physically walks and inspects the property daily and maintain proper cleanliness and curb appeal.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of property supplies and equipment.
- Inspects, schedules and/or performs minor and routine maintenance on all equipment, company vehicles, and tools.
- Inspects and approves all maintenance supply shipments, organizes all shipping documents; codes and submits billing to Community Manager.
- Tracks and keeps documents available regarding utility shut offs, meter locations, sewer clean outs, and all building systems.
- Maintains a preventative maintenance log and critical systems.
- Reports all liability, property incidents, worker injuries, accidents, emergencies, code violations, and legal and compliance directives to appropriate supervisor and/or corporate contact.
Other Functions:
- Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Mental and Physical Demands:
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, time management, and verbal and written skills.
- Must be able to communicate in English with residents, emergency providers and outside contractors.
- Must possess mechanical aptitude, skillful use of equipment and tools, and have physical and manual dexterity skills.
- Must have computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to navigate the Internet.
- Required use of a cell phone.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and New York State motor vehicle insurance along with reliable transportation.
- Must be able to manage a flexible schedule including overtime and be on-call as needed.
- Must be able to walk, move and transport up to 100 lb. loads, bend, stoop, climb stairs, access, and work in confined spaces as well as at heights in excess of 20 feet and have the mobility required to use ladders.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities except as may be assigned from time to time.
Core Competencies/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years multifamily or construction site management.
- 5+ years experience related to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, appliance, HVAC, and building systems.
- Have knowledge of USDA, HUD, REAC, DHCR, or other regulatory agency inspections, investors, owners, local fire, city, county, or state inspections.
Why join our Rochester’s Cornerstone Group team?
Rochester's Cornerstone Group, Ltd. and Cornerstone Property Managers, LLC are committed to ongoing principles of creating diverse, equitable and inclusive strategies when selecting our employees, collaborating with partners and engaging with tenants at the properties we manage.
RCG/CPM is dedicated to assisting employees in managing their careers and reaching their professional goals through promotion and transfer opportunities. RCG/CPM encourages employees and supervisors to discuss job performance on a frequent and ongoing basis. RCG/CPM offers an outstanding working environment with competitive salaries and benefits packages, 401k (employer contribution), and profit-sharing plans.
Our Mission: We are committed to developing, preserving and managing affordable housing that enhances the lives of our residents.
Our Values: We foster an innovative and inclusive environment where integrity is the Cornerstone.
Our People and Culture: RCG/CPM is dedicated to providing superior quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. We believe each employee contributes to the success and growth of our Company.
It is the policy of RCG/CPM to maintain a harmonious and professional workplace environment that promotes efficiency, positive employee morale and professionalism. RCG/CPM is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect, and all decisions are made ethically and with the highest level of integrity.
RCG/CPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at RCG/CPM are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
*Job descriptions are not an exhaustive list of duties; other tasks consistent with the scope and intent of the position may also be required.
Join our team and make a difference!
About Rochester's Cornerstone Group, Ltd.:
Formed in 1990, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group has become a true leader in affordable housing development in New York State. Since being formed, Cornerstone has created or preserved more than 3,000 units of affordable housing across New York State and extending into Pennsylvania. These projects serve a wide range of people, including families, the elderly, individuals with mobility impairments or people with developmental disabilities. Cornerstone has also brokered dozens of commercial properties in the region, ranging from professional office space to vacant land to industrial parks, as well as developed multiple commercial properties, from new construction to historic renovation.
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