Maintenance Technician I or II

American Property Management • Puyallup, WA

3d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

American Property Management is hiring a Maintenance Technician I or II for River Trail, a 450-unit garden-style community built in 2005. This is an on-site position with a scheduled workweek of Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional hours may be required to meet company or project needs. The employee must live within 30 miles of the property, have reliable transportation, and cannot be a current resident of the property. Any relocation must be completed before the start date.

The role supports unit readiness and property upkeep, including preparing units for rent, completing painting and cleaning, maintaining grounds and common areas, and ensuring equipment is serviced and operated safely. The technician must be available for emergency on-call duties or snow removal and may need to clean units. The position requires discretion and independent judgment in evaluating work quality, adherence to safety requirements, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Applicants must have at least one year of multifamily or hotel maintenance experience within the last ten years, be familiar with the full unit-turn process, and have experience tracking and maintaining inventory. A high school diploma or GED, customer-service experience, basic hand tools, reliable transportation, and strong English communication skills are required. Two or more years of experience, HVAC certification, and CPO certification are preferred. The pay range is $30 to $32.50 per hour, with offers based on experience and location.

Requirements

• At least one year of multifamily or hotel maintenance experience within the last ten years.
• Well-versed in the unit-turn process from start to finish.
• Experience tracking and maintaining inventory.
• Experience providing great customer service to residents and/or customers.
• Provide basic hand tools; the company provides power tools.
• Reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive outlook and collaborative team approach.
• Responsibility and pride in work.
• Fluency in English, with strong reading, speaking, and writing skills.
• Must live within 30 miles of the property and cannot be a current resident of the property; relocation, if needed, must be completed before the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of maintenance experience.
• Trades experience.
• HVAC certification.
• CPO certification.

Responsibilities

• Use discretion and sound independent judgment to evaluate the quality of work.
• Assist in getting units rent ready.
• Follow safety requirements at all times.
• Safely use chemicals and equipment as part of everyday duties.
• Maintain grounds, work and storage areas, and dumpster areas daily to meet company curb-appeal standards.
• Paint and clean as needed to ensure timely unit turnover.
• Ensure lawns are mowed and trimmed and that entryways, walkways, and driveways are clear of debris.
• Ensure equipment is serviced regularly to maintain safe operations.
• Be available for on-call emergencies or snow removal.
• Maintain and enforce company policies and procedures established in the Operations Manual.
• Clean units as needed.

Benefits

• Monthly leasing bonus incentives.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits; the employer pays 85% of the employee premium.
• 401(k) contribution opportunity with an annual company match.
• Paid sick leave accrual equivalent to 1.33 hours for every 30 hours worked, approximately 11 days per year.
• Paid vacation starting at two weeks and increasing with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays, including two personal holidays of the employee's choice.
• Training programs and development opportunities.
• Team-building activities and events.

What This Job Offers

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