Maintenance Technician I - Boulder Housing Partners

OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under limited supervision, assists higher classified maintenance technicians
to perform a variety of semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
carpentry, and miscellaneous building maintenance tasks in the areas of
maintenance, construction, and equipment operation for Boulder Housing
Partners' properties and facilities, and to perform related duties as
required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under limited supervision, assists in performing a variety of semi-skilled
maintenance and repair tasks on Boulder Housing Partners' (BHP)
properties and units, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, plumbing,
and appliances. This includes basic troubleshooting systems, performing
simple preventive maintenance on equipment, and minor repair work on
plumbing, electrical systems, and building structures.
Performs a variety of interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, and
carpentry on Boulder Housing Partners' property and units.
Assists Boulder Housing Partners Maintenance Technicians II and III,
and/or contract repair persons (equipment mechanics, electricians, and
plumbers) in a variety of maintenance and repair functions. This includes
working on Boulder Housing Partners' units, structures and grounds, as
well as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, or related systems
and equip
Performs irrigation, landscaping, snow removal, and other related duties
as necessary to maintain the Boulder Housing Partners' properties. Snow
removal on-call duty is required on weekends and holidays. Overtime may be
required on shifts determined by management.
Uses tools and equipment in the performance of maintenance tasks including
hand tools, power tools, electrical test meters and similar diagnostic
tools, long-handled tools, welders, bench grinder and drill press,
floor sander, grounds keeping equipment, and BHP vehicles.
Follows set procedures for record keeping and completes relevant paperwork.
This includes work orders and purchase orders.
Interacts with residents using good communication, and customer relations
skills at all times.
May need to work after hours to assist Maintenance Technician II and III with
the response to health, safety, or security risks at Boulder Housing
Partners' sites.
Remains generally alert to conditions and events occurring at Boulder Housing
Partners' properties and anticipate needed repairs.
Performs related duties as required by management to meet the needs of the
BHP.
Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and
acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Work in all environments applying
universal precautions in all daily routines due to medical hazards confronted
within residents' units. Responsible for the safety of self, others,
materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment.
Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
REQUIREMENTS:
Building maintenance and repair experience, including demonstrated general
working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and
mechanical systems and equipment. Ability to perform minor
troubleshooting. Previous stable and successful work history. Proven
ability to follow set procedures for record keeping and complete relevant
paperwork. Ability to work in an outdoor environment, in and around
equipment, in areas of limited access, and confined spaces requiring
standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. Ability to operate a
variety of long handle, manual, and power tools and equipment. Upper
body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies as needed. Visual
acuity and manual dexterity in using tools and testing/calibrating
equipment. Ability to utilize all required safety equipment. Ability to
work with limited field supervision. Ability and willingness to take
additional related training offered by Boulder Housing Partners which may be
required by state or federal regulations. Valid Colorado driver's license
nd acceptable motor vehicle record. Acceptable background information,
includ
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Good communications skills. Ability to interact with diverse tenant
population. Completion of trade school or formal apprenticeship training
program in one or more general building trades. Bilingual and/or
proficient in Spanish.
Physical Demands: This is a moderate to heavy labor position, requiring
significant physical exertion to perform job duties. Requires the ability
to lift up to 60 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and
fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, carry, walk and
stand. Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and equipment;
vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech
communication and hearing to maintain communication with staff and vendors.
HIRING RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Hiring Range: $21- $24/hour DOQ
Applications will be accepted through December 6, 2024
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK FOR US:
We know our employees are our most important resource, in addition to
rewarding and meaningful work we enjoy:
Medical, dental, vision health plans
Retirement benefits that includes PERA defined benefit plan plus 401k and 457
plans
Paid life insurance
Employee wellness program
Long term disability
13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Five Fridays off during the summer
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training