National Apartment Maintenance Technician

Monarch Investment•Grand Rapids, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Monarch is hiring a National Apartment Maintenance Technician based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role involves traveling to Monarch apartment communities in several states, with approximately 75% nationwide travel expected. The schedule is two weeks on followed by one week off, for 17 weeks off per year. The position has no on-call requirement and offers overtime potential of up to 30 hours per pay period. Monarch provides transportation and gas for work travel, plus a $50 per diem for each overnight spent working or traveling. The technician performs apartment or facilities maintenance, including drywall repair and painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. The company describes opportunities for growth and promotion from within, and recognizes team members through awards programs and events.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in apartment maintenance or facilities maintenance.
Experience with drywall work, painting, and carpentry.
Experience with plumbing, including sweating copper pipe.
Experience with electrical work involving outlets, switches, and light fixtures.

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification preferred.
EPA certification preferred.
CPO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform apartment or facilities maintenance at Monarch communities across several states.
Complete drywall work, including painting and carpentry.
Perform plumbing work, including sweating copper pipe.
Perform electrical work involving outlets, switches, and light fixtures.
Travel to work locations throughout the Midwest and nationwide as needed.

Benefits

$50 per diem for each overnight spent working or traveling.
Overtime potential of up to 30 hours per pay period.
Two weeks on, one week off schedule, with 17 weeks off per year.
Employer-provided transportation and gas for work travel.
Yearly raises of up to 5%.
401(k) planning and pre-tax contributions with a 3% matching component.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield medical insurance for $45 per month for the employee.
Free life insurance.
Free dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Nine paid holidays.
Paid time off: 80 hours in the first year, 120 hours after 2–4 years, and 160 hours after 5 or more years.
20% rent discount at owned communities, subject to terms and conditions.
Tool reimbursement program of up to $500 per year.
Winter boot and pant reimbursement program.
Eligible Michigan employees can attend the annual Fish Fry weekend getaway with family or friends at the company's expense.