Maintenance Technician | Mid-rise

RPM Living • Covington, LA

2d • 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 includes custodial and grounds work, basic landscaping, assistance with make-ready apartment preparation and pool maintenance, responding to after-hours maintenance assignments, completing work orders, and making repairs that preserve the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The technician also maintains records, reports supply needs, keeps the shop organized, and follows company, OSHA, and other regulatory safety and environmental requirements.

This is an on-site role that involves 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, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• General knowledge of a variety 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, bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand communications in person and over the phone or computer, and to detect sounds indicating potential 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 assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools such as 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 needed.
• Successful completion of a background check is required for employment, as applicable under local and federal or state requirements.

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 by 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 trash 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, 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 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, 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, 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.
• Opportunities for 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.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.

What This Job Offers

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