Why Hickam Communities?

At Hickam Communities, we turn housing into homes. We recognize that our team members are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge them to constantly be their best in our fast-paced workplace.  We value results, teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect. Come join our team and be part of a nationally recognized leader in property management and development, where we view ourselves as trailblazers as we tackle the challenges ahead.

Our Benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays, generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service, paid sick time, annual day of service, and floating holiday)
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Various comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life and AD&D, optional supplemental life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellness program (group challenges, seminars, gym membership reimbursement)
• Employee Assistance Program

Special Projects Technicians may be utilized to respond to multiple types of work orders. Special Projects Technicians may more frequently perform repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment. Perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment. Ensure that all service is performed safely and results in favorable customer feedback which is documented by favorable customer service survey results. 

As an on-call Special Projects Technician, your work week will be Sunday through Wednesday and you will report to work at 1:00pm. The position requires that technician to be adaptable, and you will need to use your professional judgement to prioritize the incoming work orders. You will work independently and operate with a problem-solving mindset, ensuring any Life/Healthy/Safety issues are resolved in a timely manner. You will be required to respond to any after-hours calls on your scheduled nights. You will also provide detailed notes and photos of your efforts to ensure prompt follow up by the service department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Respond to and complete on-call after hour emergency and urgent repairs
• Perform light construction including cabinet installation, flooring installation, drywall, rough and trim framing, plumbing, electrical, etc. 
• Respond to service calls, complete COM work and other property maintenance requirements including, but are not limited to cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and maintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, repair or replacement of lights, roof repairs, heating/air systems maintenance, appliance repairs, etc. May include: 
• Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage of binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames
• Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and mowers
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood. Remove damaged drywall
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensure worksite is clean
• Update work order status, complete and submit all required paperwork, keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problem, etc., recommend corrective actions

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training in related field preferred
• Minimum 1- 3 years previous experience in maintenance, carpentry, recon work, or specialized trade required
• Able to read, write, understand and speak English required
• Must have a current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy