Maintenance Technician (FT) Des Moines, IA

CommonBond Communities, a nationally recognized provider of affordable housing and support services for residents, is looking for a FT (40 hrs/wk) Maintenance Technician to work at multiple Communities in Des Moines, IA.  The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician is to maintain and repair all areas of the apartment communities, as well as perform preventative maintenance. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- High school graduate or equivalent.

- Two years apartment maintenance experience preferred.

- Special boilers license or willingness to obtain one, if applicable.

- Valid driver’s license.

- CRMT accreditation preferred (Certified Residential Maintenance Technician).

- Must provide own hand tools.

- Willingness and ability to run errands to hardware store for maintenance supplies, cleaning supplies, or other items.

- Access to reliable transportation.

- Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the property as determined by the property manager or regional manager.

- Must be on-call every other week

- Post-secondary education preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Must be on on-call.

- Must have experience in all phases of building maintenance including but not limited to appliance repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and preventative maintenance.

- Exemplary time management skills.

- Ability to self-direct.

- Willingness to learn and assist above and beyond as part of “the team”.

- Demonstrates a clear understanding and consistent use of YARDI and EZ Labor software.

- Good interpersonal skills

EDUCATION

- Post secondary courses in electrical, plumbing and heating preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to push, pull and lift 50 pounds.

- Ability to kneel, crouch and stoop.

- Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.

- Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist and pull.

- Ability to climb a ladder and work above ground.

- Walking and stair climbing.

- Withstand external weather conditions.