Maintenance Technician - 5707

Guardian Real Estate Services•Portland, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician for Westridge Meadows, a 276-unit affordable apartment community in Northwest Portland, Oregon. The position supports the Community Manager by maintaining site safety, property appearance, and quality through scheduled upkeep and timely processing of urgent and routine work orders for the property and apartment units. The technician ensures maintenance work complies with OSHA regulations and Guardian policies and procedures, and coordinates with property staff and vendors to provide strong resident service, proactive maintenance, and support for the properties’ financial health. The role also requires completing paperwork and reports on time. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, communicative, self-starting, and comfortable in a fast-paced, flexible, hands-on environment. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays and possible rotating on-call coverage. Compensation is $25.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience, with bonus potential. Guardian offers training and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
At least one year of work experience in property maintenance and repairs, construction, or a related field is preferred.
Own and transport the tools and materials needed for the job.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Ability to communicate effectively and promptly, both verbally and in writing.
Complete required company training by established deadlines and attend other required training sessions.
Own or have access to a properly insured vehicle for business transportation; maintain a valid driver's license and insurance.
A CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification may be required if the property has a pool, depending on state regulations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience in property maintenance and repairs, construction, or a related field.
CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification, if required by the property's state regulations.

Responsibilities

Represent Guardian positively and professionally.
Support the Community Manager in meeting property management obligations.
Maintain the property in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including fire, backflow, and OSHA regulations.
Walk the property grounds daily and maintain clean grounds and strong curb appeal.
Alert the supervisor to potential liabilities and needed repairs; identify structural, electrical, plumbing, and appliance problems.
Respond to service requests and complete work orders and apartment turnovers promptly and professionally, under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor and, where applicable, with help from other maintenance staff.
Maintain accurate records of space conditions, including roof, HVAC, utilities, and special circumstances.
Keep the model unit ready to show and keep the office, maintenance work area, grounds, and common areas neat and clean.
Inspect the property and vacant apartments regularly and coordinate vendors’ work and schedules.
Carry a property cell phone and participate in rotating after-hours and weekend emergency on-call coverage.
Communicate issues and resident questions or concerns to the supervisor.
Perform or coordinate maintenance of pools, spas, and pool areas, if applicable.
Follow confidentiality requirements for resident, property, owner, and Guardian information.
Accurately record hours worked and follow daily timekeeping guidelines.
Perform other duties assigned by the Community Manager or Portfolio Manager.