Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • Sunrise, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and keeping the interior and exterior common areas of the property clean. The role performs custodial, groundskeeping, landscaping, make-ready, pool-care, and repair work; responds to emergency and after-hours assignments; and completes work orders while maintaining records and communicating completion expectations. The technician helps preserve the community’s appearance and structural integrity and follows company, OSHA, and other applicable safety and environmental requirements.

This is an onsite role that includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements. Work may also take place in confined spaces, at heights, or in potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, with weekday, night, and weekend hours, including Saturdays and Sundays, as business needs require. The anticipated pay range is $23–$25 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• General knowledge of a variety of skilled trades, including construction/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 areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, 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 detect 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 be lifted with team-member or equipment assistance.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment, including power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, including 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.
• Safely operate equipment such as power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
• Assist with pool maintenance, 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 and update records in the computer system; address pending tasks and set clear completion expectations.
• Perform repairs that maintain the community’s appearance and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Ensure compliance 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

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage 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.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.
• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Monthly bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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