Maintenance Technician

RPM Living•Raleigh, NC

2d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance work and keeping the interior and exterior common areas of the property clean. The role performs custodial, groundskeeping, landscaping, pool-care, make-ready, and repair tasks; operates maintenance equipment safely; and responds to emergency on-call and after-hours assignments. Work orders and maintenance tasks should be completed within 24–48 hours, with records updated in the computer system and clear completion expectations set for pending work. The technician also reports supply needs and maintains shop organization. This is an on-site role that includes time outdoors and exposure to the elements. Work may involve confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed. The anticipated pay range is $22.00–$24.50 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field is 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 property areas.
Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, and bend, stoop, or kneel as required.
Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens; hear and understand communications in person and through phone or computer; and hear sounds that may indicate issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may occasionally be handled with assistance or lifting equipment.
Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment, including power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, and to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check as required by local and federal or state requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
Complete assigned grounds work, 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 work.
Safely operate equipment including power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
Assist with pool maintenance and basic pool care, including reading chemicals, making chemical 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, update computer records, and address pending tasks with clear completion expectations.
Perform repairs to maintain the community’s appearance and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
Comply 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 on site 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 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 and a competitive benefits package.