Maintenance Technician | Candlewood Apartments

CSM Corporation • Rapid City, SD

2d • $24 - $25

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the grounds, buildings, common areas, equipment, and units at Candlewood Apartments. The role includes routine exterior and interior upkeep, light and preventive maintenance, completing work orders and unit turnover tasks, monitoring inventory, and helping ensure resident satisfaction and a safe environment. The technician may be asked to attend community activities after normal business hours and must be available to assist during natural or catastrophic disasters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of residential or hospitality facilities experience.
• Current and valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of grasping, writing, lifting, carrying, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening, hearing, and visual tasks.

Nice To Haves

• CPO Certification for properties with pools, or the ability to obtain certification in accordance with policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exterior grounds and assigned work areas, including general cleaning, pool cleaning and chemical inspections, trash removal, and package or notice delivery.
• Assist with light grounds maintenance, including upkeep of pet areas and flower beds, turf repairs, filling potholes, shrub and tree care, irrigation, pruning, weeding, planting, and snow removal.
• Maintain the maintenance shop, storage areas, common areas, and other property areas.
• Perform light preventive maintenance in units, common areas, hallways, garages, grounds, the pool, clubhouse, and on equipment.
• Complete general work orders and unit turnover maintenance in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular inspections of lighting, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and general property conditions.
• Safeguard equipment and supplies, follow cost controls, monitor inventory, and request orders through the Community Manager.
• Respond to residents courteously and promptly, follow maintenance service and loss-prevention standards, and collaborate with coworkers and other teams.
• Conduct routine grounds inspections to maintain standards and comply with applicable CSM, local, state, and federal regulations, including the AWAIR program.
• Operate equipment safely, follow incident and emergency procedures, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work; follow attendance, appearance, conduct, meeting, Standard Operating Procedure, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Attend residential community activities after normal business hours when requested by the Community Manager and assist during natural or catastrophic disasters.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, pet, and identity theft benefits
• Time off
• Scholarship program
• Hotel discounts

What This Job Offers

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