Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and unit turnover tasks across various properties, including apartment units, houses, and buildings. Duties include general upkeep, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and handyman work to ensure units meet company standards.

• Understand and adhere to company policies and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot and develop a plan of action to make repairs.
• Follow directions and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

• Electrical: perform routine electrical work; including repair and replacement of wiring, fuses, fixtures, and outlets/switches.
• Plumbing: perform routine plumbing work; including repair and replacement of drains and water lines, fixtures, and water heaters.
• Carpentry: perform routine carpentry; including repair and replacement of cabinets, baseboards, doors, locks, and framing.
• Handyman: interior/exterior painting, floor installation/repairs, appliance repair, cleaning of units, basic landscaping, and drywall work.
• Hard working and dependable
• Tenacious and solution-oriented
• Honest and trustworthy
• Basic technology skills

• Must pass detailed background check and drug test
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance with minimal coverage of $
• Must provide a valid social security number
• Minimum one year of relevant experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Equipped with basic handyman tools
• Dependable vehicle (truck/van preferred)
• On-call availability (rotating basis)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Employment Type:Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• Work Days:Monday through Friday
• Start Time:Negotiable between 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
• End Time:Based on an 8-hour workday (between 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)

• Frequency:Approximately once every 2 months (varies depending on number of technicians)
• Compensation:$300 bonus for the full on-call week. If called out for more than 6 hours during the on-call period, time worked beyond that will be paid at time and a half

• St. Louis Metropolitan area (scattered sites)

• Starting at $25.00 per hour
• Sign on bonus $1,000 ($500 at six months and $500 at one year)
• Compensation is negotiable, solely based on experience

Deca Property Management was established in 1990 with the goal of providing high quality property management services in and around the St. Louis area. The family-owned company saw a niche in the market and set out to be a different kind of company, one that puts the needs of its owners and residents first.