Maintenance Technician - Temporary Assignment

RPM Living • North Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance work and keeping the interior and exterior common areas of the property clean. This temporary assignment includes custodial, groundskeeping, landscaping, make-ready, pool-care, and basic repair duties. The technician responds to maintenance assignments, completes work orders and updates computer records, helps maintain the community’s appearance and structural integrity, follows applicable safety and environmental requirements, and reports supply needs. The role is based on site, includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction and 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 meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling tools, and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment, including power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, as well as a computer and standard office equipment.
• Ability to see to identify plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens; hear and understand communications and detect sounds indicating potential issues.
• A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed to meet business needs.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license may be provided a liability waiver, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed, such as picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, clearing 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, checking irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist with preparing make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments.
• Safely operate maintenance equipment, including power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
• Assist with pool maintenance and basic pool care, 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 aesthetics and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Comply 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

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available 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.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
• Monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package are referenced; the anticipated hourly pay range is shown as $XX–$XX.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED