Maintenance Technician at Riverwood Heights ($1k Signing Bonus)

About the role

This position will be part of the region-based rotating on-call schedule for after hour emergencies at Riverwood Heights Apartments. The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the rotation for after-hour maintenance emergencies
• Ensure the building complies with all applicable building codes, ordinances, pool safety, fire codes, and emergency evacuation regulations
• Perform regularly scheduled inspections of common areas, fixtures, plumbing, appliances, and pools/hot tubs (if applicable)
• Ensure preventative repairs are done on a regular basis
• Replace recalled appliances promptly
• Complete apartment turnovers within three days of vacancy
• Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager on turnover schedule
• Avoid delays in apartment turnover by conducting pre & post move-out inspections
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with sustaining inventory of tools, supplies, and materials
• Organize and maintain an orderly maintenance shop and storage areas
• Be on-call for after-hour maintenance emergencies and respond immediately
• Complete repairs involving electrical, plumbing, appliances, or general carpentry
• Maintain the pool/spa (if applicable)
• Respond to work orders within 24 hours of submission to ensure community member satisfaction
• Maintain a high standard of community cleanliness and curb appeal
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces as necessary
• Interact with current and future community members in a professional, courteous, and non-discriminatory manner

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in multi-family maintenance
• Own hand tools
• General knowledge of various maintenance functions including groundskeeping, snow removal, painting, appliance repair, caulking, minor electrical, minor plumbing, pool maintenance (if applicable), HVAC, obtaining bids from vendors, and ordering inventory
• Teamwork, good hygiene, ethical behavior, integrity, excellent customer service, and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, resolve conflicts, engage in cost/benefit analytical decision-making, and continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to engage in cost/benefit analytical decision-making
• Continuous professional development

Skills

• Teamwork
• Good hygiene
• Ethical behavior and integrity
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Resolve conflicts
• Engage in cost/benefit analytical decision-making
• Continuous professional development

Benefits

• Medical insurance at no cost to the employee
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee
• Supplemental insurance available at employee expense (Vision insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Critical Illness insurance, Accident Protection Plan insurance, Hospital Indemnity Protection Plan Insurance)
• 401k enrollment program
• Life Balance Program access for associate-only discounts
• Paid time off, accrued through the year at 5.66 hours per pay period (136 hours per year)
• 8 paid holidays off per year (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)

Pay

• Competitive hourly pay range of $25.00-25.00
• Monthly phone allowance of $50.00
• Renewal commission opportunities 20%
• Employee rent discount available at Riverwood Heights*
• $1,000 signing bonus after 90-days of employment at Riverwood Heights.

Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday from 8:30am - 5:00pm

Benefits

• Medical insurance at no cost to the employee
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee
• Supplemental insurance available at employee expense (Vision insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Critical Illness insurance, Accident Protection Plan insurance, Hospital Indemnity Protection Plan Insurance)
• 401k enrollment program
• Life Balance Program access for associate-only discounts
• Paid time off, accrued through the year at 5.66 hours per pay period (136 hours per year)
• 8 paid holidays off per year (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)

Company Mission

Affinity doesn’t just manage an asset – we cultivate an investment. We want you, as our newest associate, to come along for the ride, and ultimately, have a chance to steer the ship.