Traveling Maintenance Specialist
Newbury Living · West Des Moines, IA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Job Summary
Newbury Living is a growing property management company seeking a Traveling Maintenance Specialist to support and elevate their communities across the Des Moines metro. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining systems at various properties.
What You'll Do
- Travel to multiple properties to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain systems
- Take the lead on preventative maintenance to keep communities running smoothly
- Perform detailed inspections and identify improvement opportunities
- Train and mentor on-site maintenance teams
- Cook up vendor work to ensure quality and efficiency
- Deliver excellent service and build positive relationships with residents and staff
Requirements
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Eastern Iowa
- 5+ years of apartment or multi-family maintenance experience (preferred)
- Strong skills across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting, and general repairs
- Solid problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills
- Comfort with basic computer systems and documentation
- Valid Iowa driver's license and current vehicle insurance
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
- 401K with company support
- Generous paid time off and 9 paid holidays
- Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
- A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise