Maintenance Technician

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Full Time – Grand Fir, Salem, OR, US

30+ days ago – Requisition

Guardian has a need for a Full Time Maintenance Technician to join our team at Grand Fir I & II
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Grand Fir I & II is a new construction, 96‑unit apartment community in Salem, OR.

The Maintenance Technician’s primary role is to support the Community Manager by ensuring site safety and completing required property maintenance necessary to maintain excellent curb appeal and overall appearance and quality of the property on a scheduled basis. The work includes prioritizing and processing work orders—judging both urgent and routine maintenance of property and apartment units. The position is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance work is done in compliance with OSHA regulations, Guardian policies and procedures, and to coordinate with other property staff and vendors to provide outstanding customer service to residents, provide well‑timed and proactive property maintenance, safeguard the good financial health and stability of the properties, and complete all required paperwork and reports on time.

Schedule: 40 hours per week;
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

• Medical/Vision/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Medical/Dependent Care FSA
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employer‑matched 401‑K
• 10 days of Vacation Time per year
• 1 hour of Sick Time for every 30 hours worked
• 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday + 1 Flex Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• At least one year of work experience in property maintenance and repairs, construction or related experience preferred.
• Possess and transport own tools and materials needed for the job.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre‑determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.
• Must own or have access to a properly insured vehicle for use in business transportation needs; maintain valid driver’s license and insurance.
• If the property has a pool, Certified Pool Operator certification may be required per regulations of the property’s state.

• Represent Guardian in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Support Community Manager’s efforts to assure that the company’s efforts fully meet and exceed property management obligations.
• Maintain the property so it is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws (fire, backflow, OSHA, etc.).
• Walk property grounds daily and maintain exterior of the property to ensure grounds are clean and the property has excellent curb appeal.
• Alert supervisor of any potential liabilities or repairs. Identify property problems and repairs needed in the areas of structural, electrical, plumbing and appliances.
• Under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor and, if applicable, with the assistance of other Maintenance Staff, respond to all service requests and complete all work orders and apartment turnovers in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Guardian’s policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate records of current space conditions including roof, HVAC, utilities and special circumstances. Keep the model unit in condition to show and ensure that office, maintenance work area, grounds and common areas are neat and clean at all times.
• Regularly inspect property and vacant apartments and coordinate the work and schedules of property vendors.
• Required to carry a property cell phone and be on call for emergencies after business hours and on weekends, on a rotating basis with other staff.
• Communicate with supervisor about any issues, or resident questions or concerns brought directly to the Maintenance Technician.
• Perform or coordinate maintenance of pools, spas and pool areas (if applicable).
• Follow confidentiality guidelines for all resident, property,…