Maintenance Apprentice

Brighthaven • Cornelius, OR

7d • $20 - $22

About The Position

The Maintenance Apprentice is an essential member of the maintenance team and reports directly to the Community Manager. The role requires professionalism, effective communication, and positive interactions with residents and staff. The apprentice helps preserve the property's appearance and smooth operation by performing minor repairs, managing time effectively, and prioritizing tasks to maintain the property to high standards for residents.

The position provides customer service and maintenance support, completes resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance, and helps prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins. It also supports upkeep of grounds, common areas, and amenities; responsible use and tracking of maintenance supplies and equipment; routine property inspections; and adherence to safety, risk-management, Fair Housing, ADA, OSHA, and other applicable requirements. This position is classified as essential staff and may require work during inclement weather or travel to sister communities to provide maintenance support.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of grounds or porter experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate property maintenance equipment, such as a pressure washer, leaf blower, and snowblower.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills and a polite, courteous demeanor toward staff, prospects, residents, vendors, and property visitors.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and high-quality maintenance service.
• Complete assigned resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins by completing pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Support cost control by repairing rather than replacing parts when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
• Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety and risk-management concerns, maintain the property in good repair, and communicate physical property needs to management.
• Track maintenance inventory, return unused supplies and equipment to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor of reordering needs.
• Follow safety techniques and promptly report equipment malfunctions, injuries, accidents, and other safety issues to appropriate individuals.
• Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes; report violations or infractions to appropriate individuals.
• Conduct business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other laws pertaining to the apartment industry.
• Report to work as essential staff and adhere to safety and business protocols; work during inclement weather when required and travel to sister communities for maintenance support when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), personal time off, and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth based on achievement, with an emphasis on promoting from within.
• Development opportunities including online training platforms, training classes, and one-on-one coaching.
• Flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs.

What This Job Offers

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