Maintenance Technician - Columbia

Mills Properties • Columbia, MO

8d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Mills Properties is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician for Courtyard in Columbia, Missouri. The technician maintains an inviting property and addresses its appearance, safety, make-ready, preventive maintenance, and repair needs. Pay is based on experience; most team members in this role earn $21.00–$24.23 per hour. The position is eligible for a monthly renewal bonus and a performance-based quarterly bonus of up to $1,300.

The role involves completing resident service requests, maintaining buildings and equipment, preparing units for occupancy, monitoring pool operations, supporting groundskeeping and housekeeping, and communicating with residents and property staff. The technician may perform emergency callback service and must be able to work a varied schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• EPA Certification Type I and II, or Universal; alternatively, willingness to complete certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to maintain composure and solve problems thoughtfully when faced with obstacles.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
• Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team environment, including sharing ideas, encouraging others, building on others’ ideas, showing appreciation, and helping others succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school degree.
• At least one year of maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests effectively, promptly, and to residents’ satisfaction.
• Perform preventive maintenance on property buildings, units, appliances, and equipment.
• Complete repairs, replacements, and cleanup required for the make-ready process.
• Communicate daily with the property office about service request and make-ready progress.
• Identify and report safety concerns, hazardous conditions, and maintenance needs to management.
• Assist other maintenance team members as needed.
• Monitor pool operations daily and maintain applicable health department standards.
• Help maintain curb appeal through groundskeeping and litter pickup.
• Assist with housekeeping, inspections, and other tasks assigned by the property manager or maintenance supervisor.
• Communicate positively with residents and respond courteously and promptly to their needs and concerns.
• Perform emergency callback service as required.
• Keep work areas and maintenance shops organized and clean.
• Follow Mills policies and procedures and laws pertaining to Fair Housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related requirements.
• Embrace and apply Mills Core Values in all areas of responsibility.

Benefits

• Monthly renewal bonus.
• Performance-based quarterly bonus of up to $1,300.
• The company reports benefits in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement, and other supplemental benefits.

What This Job Offers

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