Turnover Technician at RuralEdge in Saint Johnsbury, VT

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Turnover Team Supervisor, the Turnover Technician is responsible for turnover cleaning and painting of apartments and common areas for RuralEdge vacancies in the portfolio, consisting of over 1000 units. The person in this position will clean vacant units, caulk gaps, and paint walls, ceilings, and trim to prepare for a new move-in, ensuring that all local, state, and federal housing codes and regulations are met. The Technician must be capable of doing manual labor and must have the ability to work in a team environment with limited supervision. The unit must meet the quality standards for RuralEdge and be presented in a move-in-ready status upon completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Turnover Technician will be trained in lead-safe IRC (Inspection, Repair, and Cleaning) practices and regulations.
• Inspect vacant unit to prepare for the full turnover in order received by Supervisor – turnovers include cleaning of entire unit and a full paint job.
• Surface preparation to include: patching holes, scraping, sanding, and priming.
• Clean all surfaces of dirt, grease, oil, cigarette smoke, or any other substance that would be detrimental to the bonding of the primer/paint upon vacancy status of a unit.
• Caulk all gaps between trim and walls, including base, window trim, and cabinets.
• Cover all removable stationary items that are not to be painted and provide surface protection.
• Paint all interior painted surfaces to include ceilings, trim, and walls.
• Remove spilled, splashed or splattered paint from non-painted surfaces. All surfaces to be painted should be clean, dry, and smooth. Final product shall be uniform of color and free from defective brushing, spraying or rolling.
• Waste materials shall be removed from the site daily. Disposal of waste materials shall be done in a legal manner.
• Clean and shampoo carpets or meet with flooring vendors on scheduled day of replacement of the unit flooring.
• Follow checklist for turnovers for each assigned unit and check off each task completed on list.
• Coordination with Maintenance Supervisor for annual, state, or funder inspections; completion of follow up work orders to repair deficiencies by working with Maintenance Staff for any issues that are observed in the unit.
• Basic maintenance repair, if time allots.
• Check all smoke detectors, sprinklers, leaking from faucets or toilet, fire extinguishers, appliances, etc. to assure they are in good, working condition.
• Disinfect and sanitize the unit upon completion of move in ready status.
• Replacement of window blinds, as needed.
• Washing rags used daily and reporting a weekly inventory of supplies needed.
• Observe and report all health and safety issues immediately to Supervisor.
• Basic maintenance repairs and replacement of lightbulbs in units.
• Completion of apartment turnovers within industry standard timeframes and quality.
• Flexibility in work schedule and potential location is required – units are located throughout the entire NEK from Groton to Derby Line and location may change daily.
• Painting of common areas when needed.
• Assist with water damage clean ups, which may include mold removal and working with basements containing moisture and units flooded for various reasons.
• Annual power washing exterior of buildings.
• Must adhere to proper policies, procedures, and directives as provided by Supervisor or Management.
• Be willing to travel for trainings, required education, or needed certification classes.
• Participate in assigned activities in support of RuralEdge’s mission and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

This information is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job,nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required for the job.

The qualifying candidate must be willing to work in all environments. The duties and responsibilities in the job description may be subject to change at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent, and at least two (2) years of experience in painting and general maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team environment with limited supervision. This position requires professional conduct at all times.
• Must be capable of performing manual labor and have the ability to work at heights and in all types of situations.
• Valid driver’s license, a good driving record and proof of automobile insurance is required.
• Working knowledge of certain technology, MS Word, Excel, mobile devices.
• Organizational skills and detailed work habits.
• General knowledge of plumbing, general carpentry, painting, electrical principles and techniques.