Maintenance Technician - New Hope

Tesoro Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their team at one of their properties in New Hope, MN (55428). The ideal candidate will have 2 years' experience in residential maintenance, have experience with unit turns, appliance maintenance and installation, have knowledge of basic maintenance, be self-motivated, be able to organize multiple tasks throughout the day and is self-sufficient/reliable. This role is contract to hire (30-120 days before conversion).

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairs of mechanical or aesthetic issues; general building preventative maintenance; maintaining the environmental conditions of spaces; maintaining accurate levels of inventory related to the building's mechanical systems; know and perform individual emergency procedures and duties as dictated by the site emergency procedure manual.

This role will be working with 150 market rate unit community with 3 stories and built in 1969. 13 total buildings, 13 boilers and 1 house.

Salary: $22-$24/hour while on contract (30-120 days before conversion).

Schedule: Monday – Friday 830am – 5pm – must be available for apartment turns and emergency response/on-call upon conversion (4-6 week on call between 3 properties all located in New Hope).

Onsite Team: Fully staffed team will consist of: 1 Property Manager, 1 Assistant/Leasing Consultant, 6 Caretakers and 2 Maintenance Technicians and 1 Senior Maintenance Technician onsite.

Responsibilities and Job Duties:
Expected to follow instructions, understand established procedures, and comply with deadlines. Generally given guidance but expected to be self-directed once trained. May need assistance in prioritizing duties and setting deadlines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Maintenance:

• Complete minor and major repairs of mechanical or aesthetic issues to ensure the property is optimally functional, presentable, and safe.
• Perform minor and major HVAC maintenance, such as replacing motors and bearings.
• Change light bulbs, service flush valves, clean mechanical rooms, and plunge toilets.
• Paint and/or wallpaper assigned areas and perform minor repairs to applicable areas.
• Perform minor carpet repairs.
• Demonstrate proficiency and respond appropriately to the building automation and security (including card access if applicable), fire, life, and safety systems.
• Select and monitor service providers to ensure services delivered are the most effective and efficient for the property.
• Perform general building preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and effective for use, and down time with equipment meets or exceeds established specifications.
• Service and monitor the HVAC equipment.
• Maintain the environmental conditions of spaces to ensure the tenant and common space environments are acceptable for optimum use.
• Perform preventative maintenance on: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Lighting, Doors, locks, and hardware, and wall treatments.
• Aid the Community Leader to ensure that tenant improvements are accurate and address concerns with appropriate contact, such as construction or tenant.
• Monitor and maintain tools.
• Perform assigned duties as prescribed in safety manuals.
• Respond to test situations accurately.
• Maintain sufficient technical and industry contacts and knowledge.
• Participate in after-hours on-call programs.
• Assist outside contractors with major inspections.
• Serve as a key contact between community leaders, operations managers, general managers, and tenants.
• Apply current knowledge or devise creative solutions to proactively resolve issues.
• Utilize any tools and/or processes implemented by the organization to assure adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in capital improvements.

Administrative:

• Maintain operating logs and record temperatures, pressures, and chemical level of heavy equipment such as chillers and boilers.
• Complete reports and perform various administrative duties to positively support completion of activities and projects.
• Maintain accurate levels of inventory related to the building's mechanical systems to ensure optimum levels of inventory are on hand and readily accessible when needed.
• Purchase parts and supplies from vendors; review pricing for competitive rates for parts, services, and supplies.
• Stock items when received.

Cleaning:

• Clean up vacant areas.
• Remove debris from the building and grounds.
• Provide backup for Community Porter.

Emergency Situations:

• Know and perform individual emergency procedures and duties as dictated by the site emergency procedure manual and the safety manual to ensure that actions promote the safety and security of the employees, occupants, and structures, and correct actions are demonstrated in test situations and actual emergencies.
• Promptly respond to all emergency situations, fire alarms, and natural catastrophes.
• Study and know the site-specific emergency manual(s).
• Assist tenant and emergency personnel in swift and careful evacuations when appropriate.

Other:

• Communicates regularly with management, vendors, equipment repair, maintenance, and tenants for day-to-day operational issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives and identify improvements to, and/or develop new, products, services, or processes to result in the discovery of more efficient and effective methods and/or new offerings.
• May assist with groundskeeping duties such as mowing, weed control, tree/shrub trimming, depending on the property and need.
• May be responsible for snow removal such as shoveling snow and de-icing walkways, etc, depending on the property and need.
• Assist and/or back up coworkers.
• Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required. Evening and weekend on-call rotations as required.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and adjusts.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Maintains exterior grounds and interior common areas in quality, presentable condition.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2 years' experience in residential maintenance.
• Experience in unit turns.
• Experience with appliances - preventative, work orders/trouble shooting, removal and installation.
• Be self-motivated, be able to organize multiple tasks throughout the day and is self-sufficient/reliable.
• A Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation as this role will have on-call upon conversion.
• Be able to pass a Kari Koskinen background check.
• Certifications and/or Licenses: Experience with EPA, CPO, and Boiler experience – experience is required, certifications or obtain certifications is highly preferred.
• Preferred: Trade school education.

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Tesoro Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where talent thrives, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the application and interview process. If you require assistance, please reach out to info@tesoroco.com. Pay offered to successful candidates is determined by various factors, including education, experience, location, job duties, and certifications.

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