Maintenance Technician (West Pointe Apartments)

About the role

The Maintenance Technician position at Van Metre's West Pointe Apartments in Burlington, NC, requires a candidate who enjoys challenging themselves and collaborating with others. This role involves assisting the Service Manager with various maintenance tasks, responding to resident service requests, and ensuring the property's upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Service Manager in managing and overseeing all maintenance aspects of the community
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and janitorial services
• Handle general repairs for property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors
• Support maintenance of storage areas and manage maintenance materials
• Perform turnover work for vacant units
• Walk the property daily to maintain curb appeal and address safety issues
• Notify the Service Manager and Property Manager of safety or liability concerns and preventive maintenance needs
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of all tasks completed
• Manage inventory and storage areas, and purchase necessary maintenance materials
• Perform work area clean-up and adhere to safety-related duties
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment as needed
• Respond promptly to resident service requests and provide excellent customer service
• Participate in after-hours emergency requests and ensure property coverage 24/7

Requirements

• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with residents, visitors, contractors, and colleagues
• Have the necessary skills to execute tasks outlined in the job description
• Be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of maintenance experience or equivalent training
• Universal CFC Certification preferred
• Strong understanding of appliance, electrical, and plumbing repair
• Basic knowledge of HVAC and electrical circuitry
• Current on OSHA, building, and safety standards
• Own basic tools and know how to safely use and maintain them
• Valid drivers' license

Benefits

• Salary range: $18.00-$21.00 per hour (pay commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Annual bonus potential: $5,000 annually, paid quarterly
• Paid time off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, two volunteer days off, two personal days, day off for annual physical, day off for birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave
• Insurance benefits: Medical and dental coverage through Cigna; vision coverage through EyeMed; life, AD&D, disability insurance; flexible spending account
• Retail planning: Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness: Annual wellness reimbursement of up to $900
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement; company-paid certifications, memberships, and licenses; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
• Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company; employee discount through Intercoastal Mortgage

Company Overview

Van Metre Companies is committed to building and improving its reputation for providing high-quality homes, investment properties, and services. The company emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and philanthropy, which have earned it trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. The mission is to continue excelling in real estate development and construction, as well as the management of apartment, retail, and office investment properties, and mortgage and related services. Van Metre's core values include Integrity, Ownership, Respect and Dignity, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork, Community, Work/Life Balance, and a focus on making the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry-leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.