Maintenance Technician

Affinity Living Communities•Covington, WA

15d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a people-focused Maintenance Technician for our 55 and older, active adult community - Affinity at Covington. As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the onsite maintenance needs of the community. You will maintain a community culture focused on enhancing our residents’ way of life while providing excellent customer service and a supportive home environment. You will build a strong rapport with all residents of the community. You will respond to all assigned service requests and work orders to ensure the repair and maintenance of property facilities and units are completed in a timely and professional manner consistent with the standards set forth by the Maintenance Supervisor. When directed, you will assist with daily inspections of the building and grounds to ensure the safety of residents and the protection of the building asset; items in need of attention must be directed to the attention of the Maintenance Supervisor. You will assist with, at the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, work related to maintenance, work orders, and unit turnovers, including maintenance of plumbing and electrical systems, drywall and carpentry repair, etc. You will assist with appliance repair and replacement, including installation and removal. You will perform repairs on vacant apartments to ensure proper operating conditions and appearance upon move-in. You will complete grounds maintenance such as trash pick-up, landscaping, power washing common areas, carports, and buildings. You will clear walkways and ADA areas of snow, ice, and other safety hazards. You will perform or assist with the hanging of new light fixtures and ceiling fans, overhead kitchen lighting, etc., this includes light fixtures in vaulted ceilings. You will assist in painting vacant apartments and community common areas. You will change all air-conditioning filters at least every six months and upon apartment turnover. You will follow a preventative maintenance schedule as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. You will repair and maintain equipment owned by the community. You will assist in maintaining pool equipment, chemical monitoring, and weekly washing of pool deck with fresh water. You will perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. You will provide evening, weekend, and holiday emergency services when required. You will maintain on-call availability as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor. You will comply with all company policies, procedures, and Fair Housing laws. This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may be asked to perform additional tasks in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Requirements

Must be a team player who takes a “we over me” approach to building and sustaining relationships with others.
Must be determined, ambitious, and self-motivated.
Excellent communication skills; must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
Computer proficiency to include email, Microsoft Office Suite, ability to navigate web-based trainings, and other various computer programs.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
Valid driver’s license and insured, operable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in residential property management, hotel maintenance, construction, electrical, plumbing, or painting.

Responsibilities

Maintain a community culture focused on enhancing our residents’ way of life while providing excellent customer service and a supportive home environment.
Build a strong rapport with all residents of the community.
Respond to all assigned service requests and work orders to ensure the repair and maintenance of property facilities and units are completed in a timely and professional manner consistent with the standards set forth by the Maintenance Supervisor.
When directed, assist with daily inspections of the building and grounds to ensure the safety of residents and the protection of the building asset; items in need of attention must be directed to the attention of the Maintenance Supervisor.
Assist with, at the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, work related to maintenance, work orders, and unit turnovers, including maintenance of plumbing and electrical systems, drywall and carpentry repair, etc.
Assist with appliance repair and replacement, including installation and removal.
Perform repairs on vacant apartments to ensure proper operating conditions and appearance upon move-in.
Complete grounds maintenance such as trash pick-up, landscaping, power washing common areas, carports, and buildings.
Clear walkways and ADA areas of snow, ice, and other safety hazards.
Perform or assist with the hanging of new light fixtures and ceiling fans, overhead kitchen lighting, etc., this includes light fixtures in vaulted ceilings.
Assist in painting vacant apartments and community common areas.
Change all air-conditioning filters at least every six months and upon apartment turnover.
Follow a preventative maintenance schedule as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Repair and maintain equipment owned by the community.
Assist in maintaining pool equipment, chemical monitoring, and weekly washing of pool deck with fresh water.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Provide evening, weekend, and holiday emergency services when required.
Maintain on-call availability as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and Fair Housing laws.

Benefits

Competitive pay, $24- $26 per hour (based on experience).
Quarterly bonus incentive.
Annual performance review with potential merit increase.
Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance - with 100% employer paid monthly premiums for associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts- for healthcare and dependent care.
Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance.
401(k) with 3% company contribution.
Accrued vacation time, sick pay, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, personal day, and paid volunteer day.
Employee Assistance Program.
Charitable giving program and community involvement.