Maintenance Technician

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Chenowith Rim, The Dalles, OR, US

Guardian has a need for a Full Time Maintenance Technician to join our team at Chenowith Rim!

Chenowith Rim is a 48-unit apartment community in The Dalles, OR.

The Maintenance Technician's primary role will be to support the Community Manager by ensuring site safety and completion of required property maintenance necessary to maintain excellent curb appeal and the overall appearance and quality of the property on a scheduled basis.

This will include prioritizing and processing work orders which may include both urgent and routine maintenance of property and apartment units. This position is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance work is done in compliance with OSHA regulations, and Guardian policies and procedures. A Maintenance Technician is also responsible for coordinating with other property staff and vendors to provide outstanding customer service to the residents, provide well-timed and proactive property maintenance, safeguard the good financial health and stability of the property, and complete all required paperwork and reports on time.

Schedule: 40 hours / week, Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm + emergency on-call.

Benefits:

• 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

Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their property management career to the next level! Interested in growing along with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

• 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 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 properly insured vehicle for use in business transportation needs; maintain valid driver's license and insurance.
• If the property has a pool, CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification may be required according to the 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, maintain exterior of the property to ensure grounds are clean and 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 make sure that the office, maintenance work area, grounds and common areas are neat and clean at all times.
• Regularly inspect property and…