Maintenance Technician- Flats at Wheaton Station

The Flats at Wheaton Station Apartments in Wheaton, MD has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician. We offer health benefits, paid vacation and sick time, 401K with a company match, and company-paid life insurance. We also offer tuition reimbursement and significant apartment rental discounts for staff.

Qualified candidates must be professional and friendly. The maintenance tech is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times, ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include general repairs to the apartments and common areas, vacant apartment preparation, trash removal, emergency repairs, cleaning, landscaping, ordering maintenance equipment, record keeping, accepting deliveries and moving furniture and/or appliances.

• Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with residents on pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Keep the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Rake, sweep, shovel, and salt property grounds as circumstances warrant.
• Change locks and keys.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent fieldwork.
• Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management.
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Applicants must furnish their own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• HVAC certified and CPO certified preferred.
• Applicant must have a CFC/EPA approved certification (or be willing to obtain within 45 days of hire).
• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) preferred. Willing to obtain CAMT if requested by management.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders and stairs, walking between buildings and on roofs, stooping, kneeling, bending; hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Familiarity with and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
• Ability to travel to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• Other duties as required.
• Selected applicant will be required to complete a drug and background screening.

Work Hours:

40+ hours per week; evenings, weekends, and on-call hours required as circumstances warrant.

Inland Residential Real Estate Services, Inc. is a full-service professional property management firm specializing in the management of multi-family housing properties nationwide. Our communities feature updated appliances and finishes and resort-like clubhouses with community rooms, pools, and gathering areas.

• Hourly Pay Range: $24-$26.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation time, nine paid holidays, three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company-paid life insurance equal to annual base salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity. We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening are performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer.