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Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

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Working at Enterprise

At Enterprise, you'll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You'll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you're valued and supported in your growth journey.

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with anexceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary:

• Ensures timely, accurate, and high-quality completion of resident service requests.
• Performs a variety of routine, preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance repairs, as well as general upkeep tasks throughout the community and on all equipment; maintains appropriate logs and records.
• Contributes to marketing efforts and resident satisfaction by providing excellent customer service; communicates effectively, appropriately, and courteously with residents, associates, management and guests to ensure that all areas of concern are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Participates in apartment turnovers as directed. Repairs, renovates, paints, and cleans vacant apartments.
• Ensures that all areas are kept safe, tidy and free of trash, debris and animal waste, including the cleanliness of the dumpster areas, as well as the necessary preparation of dumpsters for trash pick-up.
• Continuously monitors all areas of the community and grounds to ensure they are properly and safely maintained; advises management of any areas needing attention.
• Maintains landscaping including watering of the flowers; performs snow removal as needed.
• Provides guidance, direction and training to Maintenance Apprentices & Porters.
• Complies with all policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements; ensures solid understanding of all operational and human resources policies and procedures.
• Responds timely, appropriately and courteously to emergencies.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training sessions.
• Supports other communities as assigned by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Basic skill in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, equipment repair, and painting.
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification- Type II or Universal Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a fast -paced environment demonstrating strong organizational and follow up skills along with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact, in English, with a diverse group of associates, residents and external agencies.
• Ability to read, in English, at a level sufficient to understand policies and procedures, safety notices, general business correspondence and/or documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy. Strong customer service orientation to older adults.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic computer keyboarding and navigational skills.
• Provide basic tool set.
• Possess and maintain timely and reliable transportation.
• When on call, be ready, available, fit for work, and able to report to the property within 30 minutes of receiving a call.

Salary Transparency

• You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
• Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family.

Total Rewards at Enterprise

• This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
• Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.