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WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla{rel="noopener noreferrer"}, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe.  With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.  

Whitman College{rel="noopener noreferrer"} is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Rental Property Maintenance Manager (RPMM), the Rental Property Maintenance Coordinator (RPMC) must be experienced and familiar with performing routine repairs as the position is responsible for all maintenance and the general upkeep of Whitman College owned rental properties. This Coordinator will also regularly consult with the RPMM on renter service needs.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Complete daily minor maintenance of all residences and designated apartment buildings and selected commercial buildings owned by Whitman College.
• Conduct rental property check in and check out of tenants.
• Support the management of interior and exterior projects for rental properties.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance such as (a) service furnaces and boilers, (b) clean gutters (c) clean roofs and (d) winterize.
• Perform routine checks of houses as needed and during College breaks.
• Support the RPMM in development of summer maintenance projects and lead summer maintenance crews. Summer maintenance work will in part consist of: 
  • General cleaning
  • Refinish all floors as necessary (hardwood, carpeting, etc.)
  • Painting
• Support annual building maintenance survey for 5-yr planning purposes.
• Perform assessment on maintenance and care needs of property landscapes.
• Safely operate landscape and grounds equipment as required. 
• Utilize Facility Services work order system and computers (e.g. email, creating reports).
• Work within the safety regulations for federal, state, and Whitman College.  Actively participate in the accident prevention program, including attending safety training program. 
• Observe safety precautions and procedures at all times, being alert for unsafe conditions and correcting the conditions accordingly.
• May require supervising the Rental Property Team in the RPMM's absence.
• Complete other duties as assigned (e.g. vacancy coverage, inclement weather, moving, furniture set-up).
• Serve as essential personnel, meaning duties are essential to the operations of the College and requires that the position report to campus for work even during full or partial closures, emergencies, inclement weather, etc.
• Provide after hours and weekend coverage as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Individuals must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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