Maintenance Technician

About the Role

At RPM, we’re in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success, which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties around the property and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed by Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms, and trash chutes, blowing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, power washing, etc.
• Thoroughly clean breezeways by removing cobwebs, bugs in lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Execute basic landscaping, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
• Operate equipment safely, including power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
• Assist in pool maintenance, including basic pool care (chemical readings, adjustments, backwashing, and cleaning).
• Ensure prompt response to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24-48 hours, updating records in the computer system. Address pending tasks and set clear completion expectations.
• Perform repairs to maintain the community's aesthetics and structural integrity, ensuring prompt addressing of any damage.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety/environmental laws.
• Report supply needs to Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED – Preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field, preferred.
• General knowledge in a variety of skilled trades, including construction/installation, repair, maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• May be required to push or pull items and reach overhead.
• May be required to bend, stoop, or kneel.
• May require dexterity of hands and fingers and the ability to grasp tools.
• Must be able to see to identify plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer.
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifting heavier items with the assistance of team members or lifting equipment.
• Must be able to operate various maintenance tools such as power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers.
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

Work Environment

• This role is based on-site and requires spending time outside with exposure to the elements.
• May require working in confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas.
• A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with robust company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days.
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts).

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this maintenance technician opportunity is $XX-$XX per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as required by local and federal laws. A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license will be provided a liability waiver, as applicable. RPM Living participates in E-Verify.