Maintenance Technician (Stone Gate)
About The Position
Van Metre is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Stone Gate Apartments in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Under the direction of the Property Manager and Service Manager, the technician handles general maintenance and repairs in apartments and buildings, helps maintain curb appeal and apartment quality, responds to resident service requests, and follows safety policies. The role also includes participating in after-hours emergencies and helping ensure property staff coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The position requires a professional, courteous approach with residents, visitors, contractors, and colleagues, along with the ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain cooperative working relationships. Candidates should have maintenance experience or valid training, relevant repair skills, a valid driver's license, and their own basic tools. Weekend work is required, and the technician is on call every sixth week for one week to receive after-hours and weekend emergency calls. The stated pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills, with annual bonus potential of $5,000 paid quarterly. The posting also describes paid leave, insurance, retirement, wellness, professional development, and discount programs.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of maintenance experience or valid training.
- Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees.
- Necessary skills to effectively complete the listed maintenance tasks.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
- Strong understanding of appliance, electrical, and plumbing repair.
- Basic knowledge of HVAC and electrical circuitry.
- Current knowledge of OSHA, building, and safety standards.
- Provide basic tools and be knowledgeable and skilled in their safe use and maintenance.
- Valid driver's license.
- Weekend work is required; on-call duty occurs every sixth week for one week, including after-hours and weekend emergency calls.
Nice To Haves
- Universal CFC Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Service Manager in directing and overseeing maintenance of the community.
- Schedule and perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and janitorial services.
- Repair property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
- Assist with maintaining storage areas and maintenance materials.
- Perform turnover work on vacant units as defined by Van Metre.
- Walk the property daily to maintain curb appeal and monitor safety issues.
- Notify the Service Manager and Property Manager about safety or liability concerns and preventative maintenance needs.
- Maintain knowledge of property-specific problems.
- Keep accurate records of completed tasks.
- Manage inventory and storage areas and purchase adequate maintenance materials for service requests and apartment turns.
- Clean work areas and perform safety-related duties.
- Wear a back support belt when lifting more than 25 pounds or performing repetitive bending and stooping, and use task-appropriate safety equipment such as goggles, masks, and gloves.
- Monitor and complete resident service requests in a timely manner.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Participate in after-hours emergency requests and help ensure property staff coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Benefits
- Annual bonus potential of $5,000, paid quarterly.
- Renewal and leasing commissions.
- 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days; 10 sick days; two volunteer days; two personal days; a day off for the annual physical; a day off for the employee's birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave.
- Medical and dental coverage through Cigna; vision coverage through EyeMed; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; flexible spending account.
- Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan and access to retirement planning coaches.
- Annual wellness reimbursement of up to $900 and an Employee Wellness Program.
- Tuition reimbursement; company-paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities.
- Rental and Van Metre home purchase discounts, plus employee discounts through Walker Title Company and Intercoastal Mortgage.
- Work environment that fosters and rewards excellence and promotes work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
