Maintenance Technician - Highlands Lodge

Avanti Residential•Overland Park, KS

18h

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping the appearance and operations of Highlands Lodge in excellent condition, both inside and out. Duties include preparing units for move-ins; completing work orders involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repairs, and other maintenance; inspecting units; updating logs; and maintaining the exterior and grounds. The role also includes responding to after-hours emergencies and fulfilling on-call responsibilities. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with on-call coverage required. The community has 230 units.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of facilities management and mechanical equipment.
Pass a criminal background screening before employment.
Valid driver’s license and up-to-date vehicle insurance.
Complete the required Wonderlic pre-employment assessment if minimum qualifications are met during resume screening.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
EPA Type II or Universal Certification preferred.
CAMT certification preferred but not required.
CPO certification preferred where applicable based on local regulations and property-specific operational requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare units for move-ins by completing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting repairs.
Monitor property conditions and take immediate steps to correct unsafe conditions; promptly report safety concerns to the Service Manager and/or Community Manager.
Complete work orders within 24 hours as directed by the Community Manager and/or Service Manager.
Report emergency work orders in a timely manner.
Provide 24-hour emergency maintenance and fulfill on-call responsibilities.
Perform grounds pickup, sweeping, and light landscaping, including mulch and sprinkler-head replacement when possible.
Perform appliance repairs, unit inspections, and exterior maintenance, and update logs as needed.

Benefits

Premium pay may be available for required duties outside regular operating hours, based on business needs and after-hours coverage.
Annual or quarterly performance and KPI-based bonuses, depending on position.
Up to 40% apartment discount.
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
Generous PTO policy.
Medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
4% company match for the 401(k).
Avanti Shares equivalent program for hourly employees, awarding a portion of the company’s transactional profits, with returns increasing with tenure.
Avanti Cares Program for employees in financial need.
Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
Avanti Advisors Program to support new-hire onboarding.