Maintenance Technician

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?

CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:

• Generous Paid time off
• Personal and Sick Days
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account 
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Commuter Transit and Parking Account
• Working Advantage- Employee Perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring that all program participants are provided with clean, safe, and well-maintained apartments.  Position will oversee up to 90 apartments in Mt. Vernon and New Rochelle with light maintenance and turnovers for new participants moving in.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm (Full Time)

Location: Mt. Vernon and New Rochelle, NY

Salary: $48,000-$54,000. 

FSLA: Non-exempt. Overtime eligible. 

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

           These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.

• Ensures all EHAP units are in meet housing quality standards, safe and are good working order
• Ensuring all general building and property repairs are completed in a correct, timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to: repairing leaking faucets and toilets, performing cosmetic repairs within/outside of apartments and buildings, performing painting, repairing or replacing locks, and performing minor appliance repairs
• Serving as a role model for interacting with DSS, town officials and inspectors, tenants and CHI customers
• Performing general property maintenance including snow removal, salt disbursement, and general yard work, if needed
• Cleaning CHI owned and leased EHAP vacant apartments and appliances for re-occupancy purposes
• Performing minor renovation projects and installs appliances
• Assisting with EHAP furniture delivery and set up. Remove damaged furniture from unit and building.
• Coordinating repairs with EHAP staff and outside landlords.
• Reviewing the status of maintenance/repair projects for each property and makes requests for any additional materials needed at that time.
• Maintaining schedule with CHI customers, can complete tasks while receiving multiple work orders
• Immediately informs Manager of any safety or health hazard(s) found at the premises

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education:  High School diploma/GED, college preferred
• Experience: Two years of experience working in a related field such as a Super, Handyperson, construction, or building management. Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, disabled populations, and assess multi-generational needs. Completing unit inspections and ensuring housing quality standards
• Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license. 
• May Need to Drive to other CHI locations upon request
• Insurance:  Valid automobile insurance
• Communication:  Professional verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Computer Skills:  Professional competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and on the Internet.
• Math Skills:  Ability to perform simple equations
• Physical Performance:  Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
• Other requirements: Should preferably own a set of “handy persons’ tools” 
• Other Skills: 
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Highly organized, attentive to details, productive under pressure, multitasking, and flexible.
  • Ability to oversee multiple projects and juggle competing deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.