Maintenance Technician at Witham Hill Oaks

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Thursday - Monday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will be part of the region based rotating on-call for after hour emergencies.

Location: Witham Hill Oaks Apartments (420 units) 4275 NW Clubhouse Pl Corvallis, Oregon 97330

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

• Compensation Package: Competitive hourly pay rate; $50 monthly phone allowance; renewal commission opportunities; 20% employee rent discount at Witham Hill Oaks only.

• Benefits Package: Medical insurance at no cost to the employee;
  Dental insurance at no cost to the employee;
  Supplemental insurance available at employee expense (Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident Protection Plan, Hospital Indemnity Protection Plan); 401k enrollment;
  Life Balance Program;
  Paid time off (5.66 hours per pay period, 136 hours per year); 8 paid holidays per year.

• Administrative: Comply with all Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunities requirements;
  Comply with appropriate state landlord/tenant statutes;
  Comply with OSHA safety regulations;
  Attend training and development seminars;
  Communicate daily with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager, and perform tasks as requested.

• Asset Preservation: Ensure building compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, pool safety, fire codes, and emergency evacuation regulations; perform regular inspections of common areas, fixtures, plumbing, appliances, and pools/hot tubs (if applicable); ensure preventative repairs are performed regularly; replace recalled appliances promptly.

• New Resident Preparation: Complete apartment turnovers within three days of vacancy; communicate turnover schedule with Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager; minimize turnover time by conducting pre- and post-move-out inspections.

• General Maintenance: Assist with sustaining inventory of tools, supplies, and materials; organize and maintain an orderly maintenance shop and storage areas; be on-call for after-hour maintenance emergencies on a rotating schedule and respond immediately; complete repairs involving electrical, plumbing, appliances, or general carpentry; maintain pool/spa (if applicable).

• Resident
  
  Experience:
  
  Complete work orders within 24 hours; promote community satisfaction through cleanliness and curb appeal; paint interior and exterior surfaces as necessary; interact professionally and non-discriminatorily with current and future residents.

• What You’ll Need: Authorization to work in the United States;
  High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Reliable transportation; 1+ years of experience in multi-family maintenance;
  Possess your own hand tools;
  General knowledge of maintenance functions including groundskeeping, snow removal, painting, appliance repair, caulking, minor electrical, minor plumbing, pool maintenance (if applicable), HVAC, obtaining bids from vendors, ordering inventory; strong teamwork, hygiene, ethics, customer service, communication, multitasking, conflict resolution, cost/benefit decision-making, and willingness for professional development.

• Your Work Environment: Approximately 90% inspecting property grounds, apartments, buildings, landscaping, and signage (may require climbing stairs, scaffolds, ladders); approximately 10% in an office environment using computer or tablet; frequent lifting/pushing/carrying 20-50 pounds; kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching to inspect appliances and fixtures; may be required to work weekends.

• Mission Statement: Affinity doesn’t just manage an asset – we cultivate an investment. We want you to come along for the ride, and have a chance to steer the ship. Integrity, Initiative, Innovation.