Maintenance Technician - Highlands Lodge

AVANTI RESIDENTIAL LLC•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping the appearance and operations of Highlands Lodge, a 230-unit community, in excellent condition inside and out. The role prepares units for new move-ins, completes work orders involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repairs, and other maintenance, conducts unit inspections, updates logs, and maintains the exterior and grounds. The technician also responds to after-hours emergencies and is responsible for on-call maintenance coverage. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities. Work orders are to be completed within 24 hours as directed by the Community Manager and/or Service Manager. The technician must promptly address unsafe conditions and report safety concerns to the Service Manager and/or Community Manager.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of facilities management and mechanical equipment.
Pass a criminal background screening before employment.
Valid driver’s license and up-to-date vehicle insurance.
Complete the required Wonderlic pre-employment assessment if minimum qualifications are met during resume screening.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
EPA Type II or Universal Certification preferred.
CAMT certification preferred but not required.
CPO certification preferred where applicable based on local regulations and property-specific operational requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare units for move-ins by completing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting repairs.
Monitor property conditions and promptly correct unsafe conditions; report safety concerns to the Service Manager and/or Community Manager immediately.
Complete work orders within 24 hours as directed by the Community Manager and/or Service Manager.
Report emergency work orders in a timely manner.
Provide 24-hour emergency maintenance and fulfill on-call responsibilities.
Complete grounds pickup, sweeping, and light landscaping, including mulch and sprinkler head replacements when possible.
Perform appliance repairs, unit inspections, update logs as needed, and maintain property exteriors.

Benefits

Premium pay may be available for required duties performed outside regular operating hours, based on business needs and after-hours coverage.
Annual or quarterly performance and KPI-based bonuses, depending on position.
Up to 40% apartment discount.
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
Generous PTO policy.
Medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
4% company match for 401(k).
Avanti Shares equivalent program for hourly employees, awarding a portion of company transactional profits; the longer an employee stays, the higher the return.
Avanti Cares Program for employees in financial need.
Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
Avanti Advisors Program to help new hires with onboarding.