Maintenance Technician I

About the role

At Hawthorne Residential Partners, we’re looking for dependable, motivated, and hands‑on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well‑maintained, and welcoming communities. We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way. Join a company where your work matters and your future is full of opportunity! Maintenance professionals play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Maintenance Technician I, you’ll be responsible for supporting daily community upkeep, including maintaining the cleanliness of grounds and amenities while learning the foundations of property maintenance. This entry‑level role is ideal for individuals looking to begin a hands‑on career in property maintenance while gaining valuable experience and training in the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout the property per company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of breezeways and sidewalks including pressure washing.
• Ensure community trash receptacles are well-maintained and free of large items around the perimeter.
• Clean areas around the mailroom, pool area, fitness area and equipment, laundry room, clubhouse, and other common areas to include trash removal, replace trash bags, vacuum, sweep and mop, clean window and door glass, clean coffee machines, and replace paper products.
• Repair and restore vacant, unoccupied apartments to make ready status in preparation for the next move-in.
• Conduct light checks around the community and replace breezeway light bulbs as needed.
• Assist the maintenance team with tasks such as lock changes and fixture replacements to help prepare apartments for new move-ins.
• Light painting of curbs, signposts, and other areas as needed.
• Maintain shop appearance to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
• Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.
• Assist the maintenance team with pool maintenance.
• Promote good professional relations with