Roving Maintenance Technician

Description

Brief Description:

Is maintenance a passion of yours? At Blanton Turner we are looking for an individual to join our team that enjoys working with their hands while maintaining a strong customer service and positive, will-do attitude. The Roving Maintenance Tech is a customer-service oriented individual who is committed to providing tenants and owners with impeccably maintained properties. The roving maintenance tech will lead by example and reports the day-to-day supervision to the Commercial Facilities & Roving Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for all aspects of maintenance and repair.  Learn more about our beautiful properties here:

www.blantonturner.com 

Benefits/ The Good Stuff

· Wage: $25-$30 per hour, DOE + Eligible for bonuses

· Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30 pm

· Hours per week: 40

· 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employees

· Short- and Long-Term Disability

· Life Insurance

· Employer Matched 401(K)

· PTO Plan, and Holidays

· Generous parental leave and family medical leave

· $75 Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

· Free Parking

· Community involvement

· Happy hours and team events

· Professional development

At Blanton Turner, we believe great results begin with hiring the very best professionals. Recently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Puget Sound Business Journal, BT manages a vibrant portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on being a team of “Fun People” who thrive on executing big ideas and creating remarkable experiences. What does it mean to be a Fun Person? It’s all about empowering individuals to change the game and bring their authentic selves to work. We also ensure our team members are well-supported with 100% employer-paid health premiums and an employer matched 401k program, allowing everyone to live their best lives. At Blanton Turner, you’ll find a community that values uniqueness, fosters meaningful connections, and is committed to making work both enjoyable and impactful. 

A Day in the Life:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs of building, including but not limited to: electrical repairs (if in possession of a WS Electrical License), minor plumbing repair, general carpentry, painting, drywall and cleaning.
• Perform unit turns including but not limited to: servicing appliances, plumbing and electrical, replace old or faulty parts, re-key locks, replace burnt out light bulbs and interior painting.
• Address and follow up as necessary on all residents’ work order requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies to ensure prompt repair and replacement of various items.
• Work with Property Manager/ Supervisor and maintain knowledge of the applicable property’s budgets to ensure compliance.
• Perform walk through of property as needed to ensure that immediate maintenance and custodial issues are attended to in a timely fashion. Walk through inspections should also include preventative maintenance to safeguard against foreseeable maintenance issues.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with vendors and suppliers and work with them to produce the best product and pricing for the properties.
• Perform or schedule maintenance on all systems of the properties including, but not limited to HVAC, boilers and elevators.
• Some custodial duties may also be required including but not limited to; trash pick-up and removal, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, pressure washing and other various cleaning tasks. 
• If necessary, oversee custodial staff and maintain their schedule for optimum building cleanliness.
• Work proactively with business partners including all vendors and other personnel serving the property and its residents.
• Works well with a wide diversity of people, honestly, ethically with integrity and a sense of humor. 

Requirements

• 2+ years general maintenance experience or equivalent training is required 
• At least two years working with the public preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Familiarity with Washington State and city of Seattle Landlord-Tenant Laws helpful
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Show accountability for all work and actions. 

Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable standing for two hours at a time while work is performed
• Able to stand on varying surfaces such as carpeting, linoleum, tile, concrete, gravel, dirt, and grass for multiple hours throughout the day
• Standing is intermittent with walking
• Lifting/Carry 10 to 50 pounds - when lifting various supplies or equipment.
• Assistance is available in moving furniture that weighs over 50 pounds
• Push & Pull Occasional pushing and pulling when moving furniture. Carts may be available for moving heavier equipment.
• Able to climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders when cleaning gutters, painting or performing other job duties.
• Bend/Stoop: Frequent bending occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Crouch: Occasional crouching occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Twist: Occasional twisting may occur when performing carpentry work.
• Kneel: Occasional kneeling occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Crawl: Rare crawling will occur to use crawl space to check facility pipes, and wiring
• Environmental Factors: May be some whole-body vibration when operating heavy equipment. May be subject to changes in temperature when outdoors and when going from indoors to outdoors. 80% of the position is performed indoors and 20% is performed outdoors. Exposure to paint, paint thinner, wallpaper glue as related to commercial and residential property management