Roving Maintenance Technician

Yarco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

Position Purpose

This safety‑sensitive position will assist and work with the Director of Property Maintenance to perform the necessary repairs and preventive maintenance throughout the Management Portfolio. The role is responsible for maintenance of residential apartment homes, public spaces, outside grounds, and equipment. Each community location has pre‑designated office hours which this position will need to accompany to ensure community operations are functioning effectively.

Key Contributions

• Property Appearance/Upkeep: Keep the property in a neat, clean, and well‑maintained condition. Perform daily exterior and interior inspections of the community. Cross‑utilization of groundkeeper duties may be required.
• Appliance Maintenance: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct minor failures to air‑conditioning and heating units. Repair minor electrical and plumbing problems.
• Make Ready: Bring units up to market‑ready condition in accordance with company standards; some painting may be required.
• Laundry Room: Maintain laundry rooms to company guidelines.
• Pool Maintenance (if applicable): Complete daily chemical inspections, maintenance, and cleaning to meet city codes and company standards.
• Customer Service: Ensure the property meets and exceeds company standards for resident satisfaction. Be available for on‑call emergencies (e.g., snow removal) per the Community Manager’s request.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Mental Alertness Requirements

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Perform tasks requiring high levels of cognitive function and judgment.
• Not be mentally or physically impaired in a way that could affect safe, competent performance.
• Take prompt and appropriate responses to operating conditions.
• Work in an unfatigued state.
• Accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• Quickly store and recall instructions in short‑term memory.
• Maintain concentration.
• Cope with sudden changes, emergency situations, or alarms.
• Demonstrate a caring, committed, and safety‑focused attitude.

Position Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Pool certification preferred; HVAC or boiler certification preferred where appropriate.
• Experience: One year of maintenance experience in residential property management.
• Physical & Cognitive Demands: Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 110 lb. Occasional squatting, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and balancing.
• Driving (if applicable): Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor‑vehicle record with company insurance carrier, reliable transportation, insurability at standard rates, and proof of personal auto liability insurance when using a vehicle for company business.
• Background & Health: Successful completion of a background investigation, drug screen, and physical‑demand analysis (when applicable) is required for hire.