Apartment Maintenance Technician
About The Position
CAPREIT is seeking a dedicated Apartment Maintenance Technician for its Parkland Village apartment community in District Heights, Maryland. The technician helps maintain a safe, attractive, and well-maintained community, responds to service requests, completes repairs and preventative maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for move-in, and supports the Maintenance Supervisor and community operations. The position involves troubleshooting and repairing building systems and equipment, groundskeeping, inspections, apartment turnovers, and customer service interactions with residents, prospects, vendors, and team members. The schedule is Monday through Friday. On-call availability may be required to support community operations and emergency maintenance requests. The position pays $27.00 per hour.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of apartment maintenance experience.
- HVAC Universal Certification.
- Knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, appliance repair, steam cooling and heating, and general maintenance.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to provide personal basic tools.
- Computer literacy skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull maintenance equipment and materials.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Customer-focused, reliable, organized, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and skilled at troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Team player with a positive attitude and commitment to providing an outstanding resident experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain community standards and applicable regulations by troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing heating and air conditioning systems, water heaters, appliances, plumbing systems, electrical systems, asphalt and drainage systems, building interiors and exteriors, and carpentry or remodeling work.
- Respond to service requests in a timely manner and notify management when repairs cannot be completed within 24 hours.
- Operate power equipment and tools safely, use appropriate personal protective equipment, follow company safety policies, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Assist with groundskeeping and housekeeping, remove trash and litter, paint and perform exterior repairs, replace interior and exterior light bulbs, and conduct apartment inspections.
- Complete other maintenance-related tasks as needed.
- Prepare vacant apartments for move-in and perform preventative maintenance.
- Maintain inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.
- Assist with apartment turnovers and community projects.
- Distribute community notices as needed.
- Interact professionally with residents, prospects, vendors, and team members, providing responsive customer service.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive bonus program.
- Mental Health Day.
- Summer Fun Fridays.
- Paid vacation time, including your birthday off.
- Paid sick time and holidays.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Employee-centered culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
