Maintenance Technician

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Base pay range: $25.00/hr – $25.00/hr additional compensation: $24.50 per hour plus a shared bonus.

Colorado Springs, CO

• Respond promptly to all service requests and complete them within 24 hours, prioritizing quality and resident satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with residents to ensure clear understanding and resolution of concerns.
• Partner with the leasing team to ensure all vacant units are ready for move‑in per schedule and company standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of community grounds and common areas, addressing cleanliness, lighting, painting, and minor repairs.
• Assist in routine preventive maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
• Support the Service Manager with scheduled audits and inspections, ensuring readiness for city, fire, and safety reviews.
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment including power washers, blowers, scrubbers, and carpet cleaners.
• Demonstrate basic skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Maintain a clean, well‑groomed, and professional appearance and wear the required uniform daily.
• Exhibit a proactive and team‑oriented approach while maintaining positive relationships with residents, vendors, and teammates.
• Stay current through technical training and hands‑on development opportunities.
• Participate in after‑hours emergency maintenance rotation and be available for on‑call needs.
• Perform pool maintenance and other landscaping or facilities‑related tasks as needed.
• Complete special projects or assignments as directed by the Community Manager or Service Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of multifamily maintenance experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
• Professional judgment and discretion that comes from experience in working with customer services, internal teams, and vendors.
• CPO certification preferred.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation for local travel of business needs.

• Able to work in unison with a team.
• Own responsibilities and collaborate to find solutions.
• Coachable and maintain a positive attitude.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to think 2+ steps ahead.
• Willingness to support operations at all levels (including broom‑pushing tasks).
• Creative and innovative thinking to consistently pursue excellence.
• Demonstrates alignment with Core Values:
  Excellence, Sense of Duty, Accountability, Teamwork, Courage, Honesty & Integrity, The Golden Rule, and Caring for All People.

• Ability to climb up to four flights of stairs to access apartments.
• Ability to walk several acres to inspect community.
• Must be able to lift 50–75 lbs. regularly.
• Possibly operating dangerous equipment.
• Physical work may include moving furniture and equipment, shoveling, raking, lifting, climbing, walking, and adapting to inclement weather.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Two‑day onboarding in Indianapolis.

• Support membership to professional organizations and continuing education.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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