Maintenance Tech

MOUNTAIN STATES PROPERTY MANGEMENT INC•Murray, UT

About The Position

Mountain States Properties is a locally owned real estate management and development company based in Logan, Utah. The company manages and leases a portfolio of multifamily apartments and commercial spaces across Utah, Nevada, and Idaho. It emphasizes staff support through continuous training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. The Maintenance Tech I keeps properties current and functional through consistent, ongoing maintenance. The role involves manual labor, identifying areas that need attention, and addressing them promptly. The technician also prepares units for new tenants, assists with training newly hired maintenance technicians, and performs additional tasks to support residents and company operations. The position participates in rotating on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require extra hours when jobs demand it.

Requirements

Basic electrical safety knowledge.
Knowledge of how to use a plumbing auger properly to clean drains.
General maintenance skills.
Ability to operate hand and power tools.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to read blueprints.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand for lengthy periods.
Ability to twist, bend, stoop, walk, and reach overhead.
Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in inclement weather, including rain, heat, cold, wind, and snow.
Willingness and capability to work extra hours when jobs demand it.

Nice To Haves

0–6 months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair or replace P-traps, crossovers, and air admittance valves under kitchen and bathroom sinks.
Remove and repair obstructions in garbage disposals.
Rebuild faucets, including replacing cartridges, aerators, and handles.
Repair toilets, including flappers, fill valves, and tank bolts, and clear clogs using a plunger or closet auger.
Apply caulk to sinks, tubs, and related fixtures as needed.
Remove weeds from flower beds, parking lot cracks, sidewalks, garages, and common areas.
Pick up and dispose of trash throughout the community.
Blow breezeways bi-weekly or as needed to maintain cleanliness.
Repair or replace PVC piping and drip irrigation lines.
Perform snow removal early mornings and nights as needed with the maintenance team.
Prepare walls for painting by repairing holes, blemishes, and gouges using mud, spackle, or sanding techniques.
Clean baseboards before painting and paint around cover plates and fixtures as needed.
Fill cracks or gaps around window frames and shelving with caulk, then paint after it dries.
Service apartment door locks, including battery replacement and minor repairs.
Stretch carpet using a carpet kicker, cut and tuck carpet, and install and join carpet sections with correct direction and alignment.
Use tools and cleaning chemicals safely to repair or clean carpet.
Patch holes up to one inch in diameter and cut and install sheetrock as needed.
Secure and back sheetrock patches appropriately.
Use multimeters and amp probes safely and accurately, and test and interpret outlet tester readings.
Replace light bulbs, selecting the appropriate size, shape, style, and color.
Use woodworking tools safely to repair or replace woodwork throughout apartments.
Measure, cut, and install baseboards and door trim; reinstall closet shelving; and prepare wood surfaces before staining.
Participate in rotating on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Prepare units for new tenants through the make-ready process.
Assist in training newly hired maintenance technicians.
Complete additional maintenance tasks as needed to support residents and company operations.