Maintenance Technician at Center Pointe and Desertbrook

Affinity Property Management • Kennewick, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team, responsible for maintaining two multi-family apartment communities totaling 242 units: Center Pointe Apartments and Desertbrook Apartments. This full-time, non-exempt position involves ensuring the physical integrity and aesthetic appeal of the properties, responding to resident needs, and contributing to a positive living environment. The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, adherence to safety and fair housing regulations, and effective communication with supervisors and residents.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• 1+ years of experience in multi-family maintenance
• Possess your own hand tools
• General knowledge of various maintenance functions included and not limited to groundskeeping and snow removal, painting, appliance repair, caulking, minor electrical, minor plumbing, pool maintenance (if applicable), HVAC, obtaining bids from vendors, ordering inventory
• Demonstrates teamwork, good hygiene, ethical behavior and integrity, excellent customer service and communication skills, ability to multi-task, resolve conflicts, engage in cost/benefit analytical decision-making, and ambition for continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunities requirements, state landlord/tenant statutes, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Attend training and development seminars.
• Communicate daily with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager, and perform tasks as requested.
• Ensure the building is in accordance with all applicable building codes, ordinances, pool safety, fire codes, and emergency evacuation regulations.
• Perform regularly scheduled inspections of all common areas, fixtures, plumbing, appliances, and pools/hot tubs.
• Ensure preventative repairs are done on a regular basis.
• Ensure that recalled appliances are promptly replaced.
• Complete apartment turnovers within three days of vacancy.
• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager on turnover schedule.
• Ensure apartment turnover time is minimized by conducting pre & post move-out inspections.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with sustaining inventory of tools, supplies, and materials.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with organizing and maintaining an orderly maintenance shop and storage areas.
• Be on-call for after-hour maintenance emergencies on a rotating schedule, and responding immediately.
• Complete repairs that may involve electrical, plumbing, appliances, or general carpentry.
• Maintenance of pool/spa.
• Complete work orders within 24 hours of submission to the community members satisfaction.
• Promote community member satisfaction by maintaining a high standard of community cleanliness and curb appeal.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces as necessary.
• Interact with current and future community members in a professional, courteous, and non-discriminatory manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance at no cost to the employee
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee
• Supplemental insurance available at employee expense (Vision insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Critical Illness insurance, Accident Protection Plan insurance, Hospital Indemnity Protection Plan insurance)
• 401k enrollment program available
• Life Balance Program access for associate-only discounts
• Paid time off, accrued through the year at 5.66 hours per pay period (136 hours per year).
• 8 paid holidays off per year (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)
• Monthly phone allowance of $50.00
• Monthly transportation allowance of $200.00

What This Job Offers

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