Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and maintaining the cleanliness of interior and exterior common areas at the property. The role includes custodial and grounds work, basic landscaping, assisting with make-ready apartment preparation and pool maintenance, responding to maintenance assignments, completing work orders, and helping preserve the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The position is based on site and includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements. A flexible schedule is required, with weekday, night, and weekend hours 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 walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, and bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see to identify plants, weeds, and pests and to read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and to detect sounds indicating potential issues.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment and a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays), as needed.
• 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.
• A 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, 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, 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.
• Safely operate 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, update records in the computer system, address pending tasks, and set clear completion expectations.
• Perform repairs to maintain the community’s aesthetics and structural integrity and promptly address 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 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, and health, wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
• Monthly bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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