Building Maintenance III - TPM - 91352 (Palm Village)

TELACU Property Management, Inc. (TPM) manages these third-party properties. TPM’s partners provide affordable housing to the elderly, the disabled, families, and those with special needs. These partners enjoy the security and peace of mind that comes with knowing TPM brings the same level of professionalism and customer service to conventional rental housing that TRM brings to subsidized housing.

Under general supervision, the Building Maintenance Level 1 performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repairs for assigned senior housing facility and upholds TELACU Property Management’s (TPM) highest standard.

Essential Job Duties

• Inspects the grounds, building and mechanical equipment daily for safety and health hazards potential.
• Works with the Property Manager in completing Service Requests for tenants within 24 hours of receipt. Reports the completion of repairs to the Regional Maintenance Supervisor and maintains work logs.
• Performs repairs on electrical, plumbing, appliance, and hardware repairs, doors, windows, locks, cabinets, etc., as needed.
• Executes the preventive maintenance plans in place to ensure all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire sprinklers, landscape irrigation, etc. are effectively maintained, diagnosed, and documented
• Cleans and prepares vacant units for occupancy. Completes the vacant unit checklist and submits it to the Property Manager for quality review.
• Cleans facility offices and all common areas according to the daily housekeeping janitorial schedule.
• Respond to after-hour and weekend emergencies.
• Acts as the liaison between vendors and the Regional Maintenance Supervisor by facilitating access to senior housing facility equipment, and ensuring that all services are being effectively coordinated and completed at TRM quality standards
• Attends staff, departmental, and required meetings
• Removes graffiti within 24 hours of observation/notice
• Orders pre-approved janitorial supplies, chemicals and materials to ensures proper inventory amounts are available for use and keeps all storage areas and rooms clean and organized
• Adheres to eTime management systems and attendance policies
• Stores all cleaning solutions and chemicals used in a properly, labeled container and in a safe manner, as established by the Maintenance Manual.

Experience & Education
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Course work/seminar attendance in Fair housing, customer service, REAC and other building/unit inspections required.
• Certifications related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, flooring, etc.
• `Working knowledge of Building systems related to heating and cooling, water and
sewer, irrigation, fire sprinklers, power and low voltage, nurse call system, etc
• Preferably bilingual in English/Spanish (written and oral).

Computer & Software Skills

Must have foundational computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook email and calendaring) and the Internet.
•Basic ADP WorkforceNow user
•Basic Excel and Word user

Physical Requirements:

Constantly (6-8+ hours per day) - Standing, Walking, Using of hands & fingers.

Frequently (3-6 hours per day) - Pushing & Pulling, Reaching (above shoulder level), Lifting of up to 70+ lbs.

Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day) – Sitting, Squatting/Bending, Climbing

Work Environment & Exposures:

Position may require occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise levels. Will be exposed to varying weather conditions, soil, pollen, grass and plant materials and fertilizer while working; will be exposed to cleaning solutions of home strength; may be exposed to industrial strength solutions for pest control, paints or solvents. Hazards: Occasionally exposed to biohazards such as blood-borne pathogens, sewage, and building waste.

COVID-19 Vaccination:

Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by the first day of work. A copy of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card must be submitted to Human Resources.

TELACU Offers a Competitive Benefits Package:

• Medical health coverage options: Limited HMO, Full HMO and POS
• Dental coverage options: Dental HMO (DMO) and PPO
• Vision PPO insurance option
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical Expense Reimbursement & Dependent Day Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Basic Life / AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colonial Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• Education Reimbursement