Floating Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • Smyrna, GA

1d • $28 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Floating Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and custodial work while maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of a property's interior and exterior common areas. The role includes groundskeeping, basic landscaping, breezeway and pool care, assisting with apartment make-ready preparation, completing work orders, and addressing repairs to preserve the community's aesthetics and structural integrity. The technician is expected to work safely with maintenance equipment, keep records current, maintain an organized shop, and respond promptly to emergency and after-hours assignments.

This is an on-site role that includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements. The schedule is flexible and may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as business needs require. The anticipated pay range is $28–$29 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check. A valid driver's license is preferred; candidates without one may be provided a liability waiver, as applicable.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction or installation, repair and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready work.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, and bend, stoop, or kneel as required.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see to identify plants, weeds, and pests and to read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and to hear sounds that may indicate potential issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools, including power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, and to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, such as picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, clearing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
• Clean breezeways by removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Perform basic landscaping, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist with make-ready unit preparation, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready.
• Safely operate equipment such as power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
• Assist with pool maintenance and basic pool care, including reading chemicals, making adjustments, backwashing, and cleaning the pool.
• Respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, update records in the computer system, address pending tasks, and set clear completion expectations.
• Perform repairs to maintain the community's aesthetics and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Comply with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
• Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working on-site at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
• Monthly bonuses.
• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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