Maintenance Technician

A Brief Overview

The Maintenance Technician I will provide general maintenance to rental housing. This position may also perform work to get rental unit ready during change of occupancy. As Maintenance Technician, you will be a valuable member of the maintenance team. You will be responsible for checking, troubleshooting, making and documenting routine repairs in the following areas: air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas.

Will frequently work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as in attics, crawl spaces and other tight spaces depending on the maintenance requirement.

• Responds to service requests including furnaces, air‑conditioning systems, appliances, water heaters and solar collection tanks, disposals, general plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other required maintenance items, as may be required.
• Performs skilled work in one or more trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or locksmith requiring basic knowledge and skills and basic troubleshooting abilities.
• Responds to service requests providing excellent customer service and documents all work in accordance with company policy.
• Maintains equipment such as tools, gauges, snakes, drills, etc. in ready repair.
• Understands and follows the proper use of equipment and chemicals including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follows and adheres to an established preventive maintenance program and performs the required maintenance including replacement of filters, etc.
• Assists in the make‑ready of vacated units including painting, sanding, varnishing, floor‑tile removal and replacement, ceramic tile replacement, drywall repair, fixture repair and/or replacement, floor stripping, waxing, polishing, window repair and/or replacement, and similar exterior work as required.
• Performs emergency maintenance, including sewage back‑ups, water main and/or lateral breaks (dig to expose line, repair, and replace soil as needed), fires, weather‑related damage, other types of water leaks, appliance repairs, etc.
• Ensures unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either a Company vehicle (frequency from rarely to constantly) or a personal or rental vehicle to conduct company business more than 50% of the time.

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) with training and/or experience in the building maintenance trades. Required.
• 1–3 years experience in building maintenance. Required.
• General knowledge of maintenance trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, including lifting weights of up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Valid driver’s license in the state. Required.

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $26.58 – $29.37 per hour, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications and/or experience. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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The Company and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.