Apartment Maintenance Technician (Palomar Apartment Homes)

Calcap Properties • Tucson, AZ

420d • $41,600 - $45,760

About The Position

The Apartment Maintenance Technician at Palomar Apartment Homes is responsible for addressing maintenance service requests within the community, ensuring that apartments are market-ready, and performing various maintenance functions. This role emphasizes customer service and teamwork, with a focus on creating exceptional experiences for residents. The technician will also engage in preventative maintenance, grounds keeping, and pool maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• 2 years or more of maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry.
• High school diploma preferred; certification from an accredited trade school highly desired.
• EPA Type I, Type II, or Universal certification preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of technical skills as it relates to apartment maintenance.
• Ability to handle tile work, carpentry repairs, and all facets of the make-ready process.
• Must have a valid driver's license and dependable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• EPA Certified (HVAC).
• Experience in all areas concerning HVAC (repair/replace).
• Experience in pool maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in preparing all vacant apartments to a market-ready condition.
• Performs various community maintenance functions and records findings in the maintenance log.
• Changes light bulbs, caulks, changes filters, performs touch-up painting, and repairs locks.
• Handles apartment electrical repair, plumbing, appliance repair, and painting.
• Installs and repairs window coverings.
• Responds to resident service requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Reports maintenance concerns for repairs on vacant units, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Director/Supervisor.
• Assists in monitoring and/or controlling maintenance inventory and/or supplies.
• Moves heavy objects as requested.
• Assists the Community Manager on special maintenance projects, including preventive maintenance of building components and/or mechanical systems.
• Keeps the grounds and common areas free of trash and debris.
• Maintains open communication with property management and represents the company professionally.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED