Service Technician 1

Weidner Apartment Homes•Denver, CO

2d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Technician 1 is a multifaceted maintenance professional responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy and providing residents and the community with timely, quality service. The role includes work in both vacant and occupied apartments, such as painting, drywall repairs, and other maintenance tasks. The technician performs daily maintenance work independently and at a consistent, quality pace while helping preserve and increase the community’s asset value and integrity. The position calls for effective time management, attention to detail, dependability, teamwork, accountability, and strong customer service when interacting with residents, associates, and vendors. The role includes service requests and preventive maintenance, apartment turns, system and appliance repairs, pool and grounds upkeep, and participation in property improvements. The technician must use a company-issued cell phone and specified apps, use a personal vehicle to travel between assigned properties during work hours, participate in the scheduled on-call rotation, and assist other maintenance teams as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of maintenance experience.
Solid mechanical aptitude.
Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs, and use an appliance dolly while pushing or pulling up to 200 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and remain on one's feet throughout the work shift, if applicable.
Ability to complete tasks safely and efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment with motivation to learn and contribute.
Ability to give professional directions clearly in person, by phone, email, and text.
Willingness to learn new software programs.
Prompt and regular attendance; compliance with the company dress code and uniform requirements and maintenance of a professional appearance.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team and independently.
Ability to work overtime when requested and willingness to be assigned to other company properties as needed.
Working knowledge of English; detail-oriented and well organized.
Agreement to a criminal background check and voluntary drug-testing agreement.
Access to a personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation at all times.
Valid, unexpired driver's license, vehicle, and vehicle insurance that match the country of employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of painting and drywall repair experience.
EPA certification.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Yardi and Paycom experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy, including painting, drywall repair, trash removal, and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
Perform basic and other system repairs involving electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, and appliances.
Perform carpentry, drywall repairs, and interior and exterior painting; determine whether full painting or touch-ups are needed and identify the appropriate paint sheen and color.
Repair plank, vinyl, and carpet flooring.
Complete resident service requests daily and in a timely manner, with moderate supervision and assistance.
Perform assigned preventative maintenance and participate promptly in property improvement and scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, and maintain logs required by city ordinances where applicable.
Perform daily grounds maintenance, including trash removal, pet waste disposal, maintaining pet waste stations, sweeping walkways, and snow removal where applicable.
Use the company-issued cell phone and specified apps as part of daily work.
Use a personal vehicle to travel between properties as assigned during work hours.
Participate in the scheduled on-call rotation.
Assist any maintenance team as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible on-site employees.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential personal, financial, and legal support, including up to three sessions at no cost.
401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4% of eligible income.
Opportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses, depending on position and community performance.
Vacation accrual with no usage waiting period once accrued.
Sick time accrual, with eligibility to use accrued time after 60 days of employment.
Nine company-designated paid holidays annually.
Employee apartment discount at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelines.
Company-provided maintenance uniforms.
Continuing education reimbursement after 1 year of employment, up to $2,500 per year for approved courses or certifications.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.