Position Summary:

As a Maintenance Technician 1, you are responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy.  This includes painting, drywall repairs and maintenance repairs. A successful Maintenance Technician 1 is able to maintain a diligent work pace without compromising work quality and meets deadlines consistently.  A Maintenance Technician 1 is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs
• Perform basic system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.
• Learn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color
• Perform repairs on plank, vinyl and carpet flooring
• Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways
• Must utilize personal cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role
• Must use personal vehicle to go between properties as assigned during work hours
• Must take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled
• Willing and able to help the Service team with service requests or other projects when needed
• Ensure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards
• Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed
• Monitor supplies and maintain equipment
• Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times

Qualifications:

• 1 - 2 years residential maintenance experience required
• 1 - 2 years of painting and drywall repairs preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude required
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicable
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, appliances, building systems
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs
• Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code / uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to work outside of normal scheduled hours as needed
• Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
• Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
• Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all times

• Driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work