Maintenance & Grounds Assistant

Warren Village Inc.•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance & Grounds Assistant performs repairs and upgrades to keep the interiors and exteriors of Warren Village apartment communities in first-rate condition. Daily work includes painting, grounds maintenance, electrical and plumbing repairs, and assistance with apartment turns. The role may occasionally be called in after hours for emergency situations. The position maintains and improves grounds, apartments, equipment, common areas, the Learning Center, and offices across Warren Village properties. It helps ensure properties meet applicable HUD expectations and that the Learning Center meets licensing and accreditation expectations, while maintaining a clean and proper appearance. General groundskeeping—including snow removal, lawn care, and property clean-up at all Warren Village locations—is an essential function. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in a multi-level apartment building environment, moving between those settings multiple times during a shift. Limited travel within the Denver Metro Area is required. Warren Village describes its organizational values as accountability, collaboration, empowerment, excellence, inclusion, and integrity, and emphasizes respectful communication, community building, continuous learning, and collective growth and well-being.

Requirements

At least one year of related maintenance or groundskeeping experience.
Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance, with willingness to learn.
Some general handyman skills.
Ability to identify problems, analyze potential solutions, and implement effective strategies; able to recognize and act on needed work without prompting.
Ability to read and comprehend safety procedures, maintenance materials, and procedural manuals.
Ability to work with diverse groups of residents, staff, and children, and communicate respectfully, positively, and politely with coworkers, the public, and residents, including when addressing conflict.
Strong interpersonal aptitude and discretion when dealing with complaints.
Ability to communicate openly with the facilities management team and work well with others.
Strong integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
High school diploma or GED is preferred, but not stated as a minimum requirement.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Apartment complex maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Complete duties in a timely manner to maintain, repair, and upgrade grounds, apartments, and equipment at Warren Village properties.
Help ensure apartment buildings and grounds meet or exceed HUD regulatory expectations, the Learning Center meets or exceeds licensing and accreditation expectations, and properties maintain a clean and proper appearance.
Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy, including hauling trash and setting up supplies for apartment turns.
Perform preventative and ongoing maintenance in common areas, the Learning Center, offices, and grounds, including touch-up painting, recycling removal, and minor repairs.
Perform general groundskeeping, including snow removal, lawn care, and property clean-up at all Warren Village locations.
Paint vacant apartments, hallways, exterior building walls, and other areas.
Assist with work orders in occupied apartments and other Warren Village facilities.
Assist with maintenance of make-ready vacant apartments.
Respond occasionally to after-hours emergency situations when called in.
Perform other duties as assigned.