Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • Arvada, CO

13d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and keeping the property's interior and exterior common areas clean. The role includes custodial and grounds work, basic landscaping, preparing vacant units for make-ready, assisting with pool maintenance, completing work orders and repairs, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. The position is based on site and includes time outdoors, with a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as business needs require. The anticipated pay range is $25–$27 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field preferred.
• General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction or installation, repair and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready work.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, and bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens; hear verbal communications and sounds that may indicate potential issues.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be handled with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of a background check is required. A valid driver's license is preferred; candidates without one may be provided a liability waiver, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed, including 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 chemical readings and adjustments, backwashing, and pool cleaning.
• Respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, update records in the computer system, address pending tasks, and set clear completion expectations.
• Perform repairs to maintain the community's aesthetics and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Follow 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 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 programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.
• Monthly bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED