NOW HIRING: Apartment Maintenance Training Specialists
Monarch Investment and Management Group (MIMG) is among the top 50 multifamily owners in the country (#10), owning and self-managing 80,847 apartment homes across 26 states plus a ski and snowboard resort in Colorado. We are privately owned, not a REIT or Wall Street investment group, which means we care about the communities we own and the people who run them.
About the role
As a Maintenance Training Specialist, you’ll travel to Monarch communities nationwide (up to 75% of the time) to train, mentor, and support maintenance technicians during their first 90 days and beyond. You’ll deliver hands-on, real-world training, coach new hires, and help teams hit the ground running.
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on training in make-readies, appliance repair, plumbing, drywall/paint, HVAC, pool operations, and basic electrical.
- Coach new hires through onboarding and set them up for success.
- Teach shop organization, tool control, curb appeal standards, and preventative maintenance best practices.
- Support work orders, unit turns, and special projects at properties needing extra help.
- Train teams on emergency maintenance, snow removal, and resident lockout procedures.
- Assess training effectiveness, report on outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay current and serve as the expert on Gracehill courses, bootcamps, and certification trainings.
Requirements
- 4+ years of hands-on multifamily maintenance experience.
- CPO certification and EPA 608 certification (2+ years hands-on experience with each).
- Deep knowledge of drywall/painting, plumbing (including brazing and soldering copper), electrical, appliance repair, water heaters, and HVAC/boiler systems.
- Ability to explain repairs clearly to both new and experienced technicians.
- Comfort with basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, browsers, online ordering) and virtual training tools like Microsoft Teams.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel via car, plane, or other means.
- Passion for mentoring and patience to help others learn.
Benefits
- $70,000 to $80,000 a year.
- 401(k) with up to a $4,000 annual match.
- Paid training programs—plus the opportunity to design and deliver them.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Paid Time Off: 80 hours (1st year), 120 hours (2–4 years), 160 hours (5+ years).
- 8 paid holidays, 2 paid half-day holidays, plus your birthday or work anniversary off.
- 3-week paid sabbatical every 5 years or a 2-week pay bonus instead.
- Medical insurance through Blue Cross for under $50/month.
- Free basic dental and life insurance, with buy-up options available.
- Vision and additional benefit plans for you, your spouse, and children.
- Tool reimbursement program, up to $500 annually.
- Annual boot reimbursement program, up to $100.
- 20% off rent at any Monarch community (terms and conditions apply).
- $500–$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Program (terms and conditions apply).
Schedule
This role requires up to 75% travel nationwide, including by car, shuttle, train, or plane. Expect frequent on-site visits to maintenance teams across the country.