Repair & Maintenance Technician

Kemper Development Co

Bellevue, WA

$26 to $30 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Kemper Development Company, located in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, is family-owned and fourth-generation company. Building community and fostering cultural growth has been a legacy of the Freeman family for over seven decades. This dedication to the betterment of Bellevue as a place to live and work and the creation of community-centric developments has and will always be the hallmark of the Freeman family and Kemper Development Company.

We are currently looking for individuals that have a strong work ethic that upholds the values and goals of the company by performing their job to the best of their ability. You will be a great candidate if you are dependable, respectful, productive, and a good team player.

Distinguishing characteristics of work and essential attributes

Employees in this classification perform repair and maintenance duties across all properties in the KDC portfolio on a 24hr-a-day, 7 day-a-week basis (attendance is a significant consideration in this job classification). Work varies but is generally governed by department policies as described in the current department Policy Manual, regulations, and operating procedures. Job performance is reviewed regularly by the Repair and Maintenance Manager.

The Repair and Maintenance Technician is expected to act with a great deal of independence and initiative in the daily performance of his/her duties, continuously demonstrating and maintaining proficiency in all Repair and Maintenance related tasks. The Repair and Maintenance Technician will be tested on his/her knowledge and be asked to demonstrate certain skills at regular intervals. English reading /writing skills and verbal communication skills are required.

The Repair and Maintenance Technician must display the following essential attributes at all times while representing KDC:

Required knowledge abilities and skills

The Repair and Maintenance personnel at KDC cover a wide range of duties across several different environments including retail, office, and exterior. The Repair & Maintenance Technician must possess the following skills and specifications:

Ability to operate forklifts, boom, and scissor lifts. (Training and safety certification required.)
Ability to work safely with a variety of chemical substances and wear all issued personal protective equipment per WISHA/OSHA regulations.

Thinks critically, using logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or key facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions and explore alternatives before making decisions or proposing solutions.

Problem sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and alerting management.
Understands the value in selling the word “No” both inside and outside the organization, recognizing that customer satisfaction is critical to the financial success of Kemper Development Company.

Reading comprehension is critical in order to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required; proactive communication skills are a requisite for establishing and maintaining tenant confidence.
Speaks clearly, concisely, and effectively; active listening is critical in order to understand information and ideas presented verbally.
Communicates information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
Occasionally might be subject to call 24/7, carrying company issued cell phone and/or other electronic communication device(s) that may be issued.
Models the old adage - “to get respect one has to give respect”.
Communicates and fosters teamwork with other Kemper Departments to ensure opportunities are maximized and customer’s expectations are exceeded.
Strong team building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.

Essential functions and duties

Within assigned areas, this position requires the following. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Performs repair or general maintenance work on facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at various Bellevue Collection properties including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, dry wall repairs, masonry, painting, and snow removal.
Responds to trouble calls, customer complaints, equipment failures, and work requests performing general repairs on doors, door closers, hinges, and hardware.
Performs minor repairs after trouble shooting of electrical and plumbing systems using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and water pressure gauges.
Functions well under stress, maintaining composure and reflecting a professional demeanor while coordinating his/her efforts over two-way radio in emergency situations.
Assembles pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauge(s) to detect and locate leaks.
Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing, or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains…clearing away debris after completion.
Must be familiar and work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall, utilizing chisels, planes, saws, drills, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, etc., in completing all necessary tasks or projects.
Performs general equipment and mechanical checks, as well as roof repairs and tracking down leaks.
Part of the special event set-up team, with physical ability to move furniture, equipment and display models as needed by the Marketing Department and arrange/place per map/diagram or as verbally requested.
Documents all service calls, providing legibly written paperwork as required/requested or type accurate entries into computer-based building management program(s) such as Building Engines via electronic handheld device or computer workstation.
Observes all safety procedures, making certain that hazardous waste is properly handled and disposed.
Secures and maintains service and parts inventory as directed.
Follows up on unresolved customer interactions and transactions, recording details including actions taken.
Prioritizes and manages his/her daily workload to ensure successful completion.
Works directly and collaboratively with other members of the engineering team, company employees, vendors, and contractors.
Works collaboratively in support of the Engineering team’s budgetary goals. Seeks permission prior to expending company funds and maintains necessary receipts in support of all purchases.
Required member of the “Emergency Response Team”, working collaboratively with internal departments during emergencies, as well as local and state agencies.

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

Work involves running, walking, talking, hearing, smelling, using both hands to handle, feel, quickly assemble, or operate objects with steadiness to allow for precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of both hands to grasp and manipulate very small objects, tools, or controls, and ability to reach with both hands and arms to push, pull and twist. The employee in this classification will be required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, stretch, kneel, crouch and/or crawl and possess sufficient body equilibrium to keep or regain balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Normal color vision is required, as well as close vision, distance vision, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud in some areas of the portfolio. (Personal protective equipment will be issued as part of Kemper Development Company’s Safety Program.)
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold.
Employee will be outside in all kinds of weather.
The employee may be required to sit for long periods.

Education/work experience rEquirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required – some college or trade school preferred.

Experience: 3 years related experience and/or training with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic equipment, construction, and plumbing.

Note: College and/or trade schoolwork may be substituted for the work experience requirement on a semester for six months basis.

Note: Must possess a valid Driver’s License with no major or continuing driving offenses that demonstrate a lack of concern for safety in the last 5 years.

NOTE: This position is considered a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death under the Washington State Law. Therefore, successful candidates will be required to pass a satisfactory background check and a drug screen (including cannabis).

This job description consisting of three pages reflects management’s assessment of essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned nor is it considered a contract of employment. Kemper Development Company, (KDC), and their employees are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause or notice. This at-will employment relationship cannot be altered except by written agreement executed by the employee and the President of Kemper Development Company. This policy will be strictly adhered to and is for the benefit of both the employee and KDC.