Apartment Maintenance Technician

Capreit•Wentzville, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

CAPREIT is a national property management company seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and customer-oriented Maintenance Technician for its Peine Lakes apartment community in Wentzville, Missouri. CAPREIT offers a collaborative and supportive work environment with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. The role involves ensuring the physical aspects of the community meet CAPREIT's standards and applicable laws, responding to service requests, maintaining community appearance, assisting the Maintenance Supervisor with apartment preparation and preventative maintenance, and supporting office staff with resident interactions.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of apartment maintenance experience
A valid CFC with Type I and II or with Universal certification is required
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to respond to on-call emergencies, when needed
Ability to provide your own basic tools
Computer literacy skills
A high school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Ensure the physical aspects of the community meet CAPREIT’s established standards and any applicable laws by troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing individual heating and A/C units, water heaters, appliances, plumbing and electrical systems, asphalt, building interiors and exteriors, drainage systems, remodeling carpentry, and cleaning for the community.
Respond to and complete service requests in a timely manner.
Notify the manager if service requests cannot be completed in 24 hours.
Follow safety protocols and procedures by operating power equipment and tools as recommended and wearing protective equipment when necessary.
Assist with grounds and housekeeping, removing trash and litter, painting and performing exterior repairs, replacing interior and exterior light bulbs, performing apartment inspections, and any other tasks as needed to upkeep the community appearance.
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor by preparing vacant apartments for move-in.
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure building systems operate efficiently.
Maintain the inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Assist the office staff by distributing notices and interacting with residents, prospective residents, and vendors in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.