Service Apprentice - Meetinghouse

UDR Careers•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UDR, Inc. and its affiliated companies are seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join the team at Meetinghouse, a 232-home apartment community in Portland, Oregon. The role supports the maintenance and appearance of the community, prepares apartments for occupancy, performs basic repairs, and provides customer service to internal and external customers. On-call work after hours and/or overtime may be required. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. UDR offers ongoing education opportunities and supports employees’ career development and advancement. The company describes its benefit package as comprehensive and offers discounts to live in its communities.

Requirements

At least one year of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, repair techniques, and/or building maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational certificate and/or degree preferred.
Apartment and/or hotel maintenance experience is a plus.
A valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and interiors, market-ready apartments, breezeways, curbs, signage, the leasing office, central garbage areas, parking lots, and other buildings and common areas; remove debris, trash, graffiti, and other items affecting appearance.
Perform basic housekeeping to prepare apartments for occupancy, including cleaning floors and walls and dusting counters and appliances.
Repair walls through painting, patching, and texturing.
Test electrical and gas appliances, lights, outlets, plumbing, and hardware, and replace defective equipment as necessary.
Ensure central trash-removal areas and/or compactors are serviced, emptied, and kept clean.
Repair compactors or report defective operation to the Service Manager.
Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order, request replacements as necessary, and assist with stocking inventory.
Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.