Maintenance Technician

RPM Living•Smyrna, GA

3d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance work and maintaining the cleanliness of interior and exterior common areas at the property. The role includes custodial duties, grounds work, basic landscaping, assistance with apartment make-ready, pool maintenance, and repairs that preserve the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The technician also completes work orders, responds to emergency and after-hours assignments, maintains records, and follows company, OSHA, and environmental safety requirements. The position is site-based, includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction or 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 requirements of the role, including walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, accessing property areas, and operating maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without one may be provided a liability waiver, as applicable.

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 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, blowing 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 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 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.