Residential Maintenance Technician – Columbus Ohio

Oxford is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a multifamily community in downtown Columbus.

The Residential Maintenance Technician reports to the General Manager and will support the efforts of the Community Management team, in Columbus, Ohio, with primary duties and responsibilities including maintaining the physical asset by implementing the overall maintenance programs and timely work order service.

Relationships

• Reports daily with the General Manager who has the primary authority to determine the exact day-to-day duties of the employee. This determination will take into consideration the employee’s skills and experience, and how they best fit into the operational needs of the property.
• Works with other community staff including other maintenance and leasing team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair in a timely and professional manner.
• Assure all service requests are completed daily. Accurately document work performed on service request, including parts and return by end of day. Follow-up on completed service requests to ensure satisfaction. Follow-up on incomplete service requests.
• Promote good public relations with tenants, co-workers, and company staff through
  great “people” attitude. Always display a friendly and courteous attitude towards tenants and other employees.
• Complete special projects as may be assigned and prioritized by management.
• Perform building and common area upkeep daily in accordance with company standards. Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
• Complete or oversee the completion of preventative maintenance. Maintain accurate
  records.
• Order parts and supplies and maintain inventory as required, utilizing inventory system.
• Maintain shop appearance to standards to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory, maintain proper equipment, and equipment inventory.
• Obtain bids and negotiate prices, as necessary, with vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate delivery and work schedules with vendors, contractors, and management.
• Perform effective emergency maintenance (after hours) as required.
• Coordinate maintenance objectives with management daily.
• Perform, and report on, all work according to the safety standards of the company, OSHA and health codes.
• Maintain vehicles (if any) – inspections report and notify management immediately of any issues.

Tools

Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following:

• Hand tools: Various wrenches, screwdrivers, grips, sledgehammer, hammer, snips, post hole diggers, saws, paint brushes / rollers, etc.
• Power Tools: Wrenches, grinder, sander, drill, saws, etc.
• User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders.
• Mechanical Equipment: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand powered.
• Measuring Devices: Voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, etc.

What We Require

• A high school diploma is required.
• General maintenance experience, knowledge of light carpentry, plumbing, electrical and safety procedures.
• Safety conscious, steady and dependable.
• Ability to work with pressure of deadlines and flex work schedule to accommodate after hour and weekend emergencies.
• Must have dependable vehicle to transport tools and equipment to job sites (depends on site). Must provide proof of liability insurance for same.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License (depends on site and position).

Please no phone calls.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment & will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.