Maintenance Technician

RPM Living•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and maintaining the cleanliness of interior and exterior common areas at the property. The role includes custodial, groundskeeping, basic landscaping, make-ready assistance, pool maintenance, repairs, work-order completion, and safe operation of maintenance equipment. The position is based on site and requires a flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed to meet business needs. The anticipated pay range is $23–$26 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
Ability to push or pull items and reach overhead as needed.
Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
Ability to see well enough to identify plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and detect sounds indicating potential issues such as machinery noises or alarms.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
Ability to operate maintenance tools such as power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers.
Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays), as needed.
Successful completion of a background check, as required by local and federal or state requirements.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, such as picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, blowing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
Clean breezeways by removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
Perform basic landscaping, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
Assist with preparing make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready.
Safely operate equipment such as power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
Assist with pool maintenance and basic pool care, including reading chemicals, making adjustments, backwashing, and cleaning the pool.
Respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours and update records in the computer system; address pending tasks and set clear completion expectations.
Perform repairs to maintain the community’s appearance and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.

Benefits

Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for full-time, regular associates.
Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
Ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
Monthly bonuses.