Maintenance Specialist

Summary of Position/ObjectiveThe Maintenance Specialist is primarily responsible for protecting, maintaining, and enhancing the value of the properties owned or maintained by To The Rescue while also maximizing the living experience for residents and the community. This is accomplished by ensuring that all resident maintenance issues are resolved expertly and efficiently. The person in this position will be the face of To The Rescue. This person will need to exemplify positive, professional, and friendly environment that we support at To The RescueEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Conduct all business in accordance with To The Rescue policies and procedures and all other applicable Federal, State and Local laws.Maintains the safe and compliant facilities and grounds based on To The Rescue objectives.Follows practices for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all facility equipment, including compliance with health, safety programs, policies, procedures, reports.Responds to work orders in a timely manner, including after-hours on-call maintenance requests. Participates in the on-call rotation with the rest of the Maintenance Team (where applicable).Assists with the inspection of the properties owned or maintained by To The Rescue to ensure proper maintenance and standards are achieved and sustained.Keeps storage areas, tools, and equipment always secure and in safe, proper working order.Participates in To The Rescue training as required.Uses all equipment in a safe manner.Repair or replace floors, ceilings, walls, siding, roofing, doors, door hardware, windows, screens, and other general building items.Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and replace the following: appliances, electrical, HVAC (split systems, heat pumps and PTACs), plumbing (including water heaters).Performs preventative maintenance on buildings as requiredCommunicates and coordinates with outside contractorsCommunicates effectively when projects will not meet deadlines as outlined by the requestCommunicates effectively with the construction team and assists with projects as neededSupports other departments as needed.Competencies/Qualifications/EducationHigh school diploma requiredExperience in housing maintenance