Jr Service TechnicianApartment Maintenance

Jr. Service Technician/Apartment Maintenance – Mount Rainier, MD

Join Kay Apartment Communities' service team at our 916
-unit apartment community in Mount Rainier, MD
. Kay's service department is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of our properties and is committed to providing exceptional customer service and a comfortable living experience for our residents.

At Kay, we call this position Junior Service Technician because you carry dual responsibility. You, along with your team, are responsible for keeping all areas of the property free of trash, debris. In addition, you will assist with turnovers, preventive maintenance tasks and minor maintenance repairs. As part of Kay's service department, you are responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of our properties and committed to providing exceptional customer service and a pleasant living experience for our residents.

The Junior Service Technician reports to the service manager /service supervisor or community manager.

• Maintain excellent curb appeal by keeping all public and common areas of the community neat and clean
• Clean grounds and remove all trash and debris, sweep sidewalks and pathways
• Clean and maintain all common areas, including but not limited to, dumpster areas – including removing/relocating bulk trash, parking areas, mail rooms, laundry rooms, corridors, stairwells and hallways, storage rooms, maintenance shops, and the pool deck
• Remove trash from office areas
• Assist team in the summer by watering flowerbeds and planters and keeping walkways free of snow and ice in the winter
• Assist in the preparation of apartments to be rented
• Assist with preventative tasks as required by the community.
• Deliver resident correspondences/announcement
• Assist service contractors
• Provide exceptional customer service and effectively communicate with residents, guests, visitors and staff within company policies and Fair Housing laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned including select work orders not limited to light fixtures, hardware, appliance repair, carpentry, window screens, blinds, and minor plumbing
• Maintain all company-owned equipment in good working condition

• Knowledge of basic maintenance a plus.
• Adhere all to safety work practices
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Attention to detail in cleaning and maintaining the community
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must work extended hours (including after hours and weekends)
• Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Medical & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation/sick leave
• 401(K) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Overtime pay
• Annual bonuses
• Rent discount
• Training

Criminal background check