Area Maintenance Technician

11 Residential•Seattle, WA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Maintenance Technician reports to a Regional Maintenance Supervisor and helps keep apartment homes and facilities in good working order and maintained to 11Residential standards. This roving, on-site position supports properties from Seattle (Capitol Hill, Eastlake, and Greenlake) to Redmond, with occasional travel to other properties. The technician responds to resident service requests, completes apartment make-ready work, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical systems, and helps maintain property appearance and cleanliness. The role includes rotating on-call availability for emergencies outside normal working hours and travel between locations. It is not eligible for remote work. The position pays $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience and skills, plus a monthly driving allowance of $500 and opportunities for performance-driven bonuses. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available to applicants accepting an offer on or before November 15, 2026, paid in two installments subject to continuous employment milestones. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of relevant maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet the stated physical and environmental requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in property maintenance, general maintenance/construction, or a related field.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work on-site and travel to various locations; remote work is not available.
Availability for a rotating on-call schedule for emergencies outside normal working hours.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite to communicate with management, teammates, and residents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job and work with paints, pool chemicals, and other potentially hazardous materials in compliance with safety standards.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds; walk up to 10 miles per day; navigate uneven surfaces and stairs; and perform extended periods of sitting, standing, reaching, bending, and stooping.
Ability to visually and audibly detect signs of an emergency, communicate detailed instructions, and use standard maintenance equipment.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test; a positive marijuana/THC result does not disqualify candidates in states where it is legal.

Nice To Haves

Multi-family property management experience.
Experience using HappyCo or similar property maintenance software.

Responsibilities

Complete general maintenance tasks, including service requests, unit turns, and property curb-appeal work in a timely manner.
Respond to, coordinate, and complete resident service requests for occupied units while minimizing callbacks.
Complete make-ready activities for vacant units, including repairs and removal of trash before, during, and after the work.
Troubleshoot and repair most major and all minor mechanical systems.
Communicate regularly with the on-site office team and update appropriate systems when work orders and make-readies are complete and ready to be shown.
Conduct daily property walks to inspect building exteriors, parking lots, and common areas and identify and address maintenance needs.
Keep properties, vacant apartments, and common areas clean and appealing to current and prospective residents.
Provide professional customer service.
Travel to various sites to perform work as needed.
Respond to and resolve maintenance emergencies during and after scheduled work hours.
Fulfill other duties assigned by management based on business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverages.
Health savings account.
401(k) with a 4% company match.
30% employee rental discount.
Mileage stipend for traveling positions.
Education and tuition reimbursement.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, Service Day, and Health & Wellness Day.
Growth and development opportunities.
Monthly driving allowance of $500.
Performance-driven bonus opportunities.
$1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants accepting an offer on or before November 15, 2026.