Maintenance Apprentice

Avanath • Portland, OR

4d • $22 - $24

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. A proactive approach is important to preserving the property’s appearance and supporting smooth operations. The apprentice performs minor repairs, manages time and priorities, and helps maintain the property to high standards for residents.

The position provides maintenance service to residents, completes work orders and preventive maintenance, helps prepare vacant apartments for move-in, maintains grounds and common areas, and supports property inspections and inventory procedures. The role also requires adherence to safety procedures, Fair Housing requirements, OSHA requirements, and other applicable laws and company policies. The incumbent is classified as essential staff and may need to report 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 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 resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and move-in by conducting pre-move-out inspections, creating maintenance punch lists, scheduling vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by removing trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Support cost control by repairing rather than replacing parts when possible, minimizing waste, and using tools and equipment properly.
• 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 items to their established locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor of reordering needs.
• Follow safety procedures and promptly report equipment malfunctions, injuries, accidents, and other safety issues.
• Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents and incidents accurately and promptly.
• Monitor and ensure 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, including during inclement weather when required, and travel to sister communities for maintenance support when required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Personal time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for learning and professional development through online training, classes, and one-on-one coaching
• Promotional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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