Service Technician 1

Weidner Apartment Homes•Seattle, WA

13d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Technician 1 is a multi-faceted maintenance professional who prepares vacant apartments for occupancy and provides residents and the community with timely, quality service. The role works in both vacant and occupied apartments, completing painting, drywall repairs, and other maintenance repairs. It also involves daily maintenance tasks that support the value and integrity of the community. The technician works independently at a consistent, quality pace and provides attentive customer service to residents, associates, and vendors. The position is based at Viktoria in Seattle, Washington, and requires travel between properties in a personal vehicle during work hours when assigned. The technician must use a company-issued cell phone and specified apps, 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 (36.3 kilograms), climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs, and use an appliance dolly while pushing or pulling up to 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms).
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and remain on one's feet throughout the work shift, if applicable.
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, swimming pool maintenance, appliances, building systems, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems.
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 and ability to learn new software programs.
Follow Weidner's Mission, Vision, and Values; comply with company policies and procedures and applicable Fair Housing, local, state/provincial, and federal laws.
Prompt and regular attendance; wear the company dress code or uniform and maintain a professional appearance.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team and independently.
Ability to work overtime when requested and to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed.
Working knowledge of English; detail-oriented and well organized.
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 where the associate will work.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of painting and drywall repair experience.
EPA certification.
Experience with Microsoft products, including 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, appliances, and related systems.
Complete carpentry, drywall, and interior and exterior painting work; determine whether full painting or touch-ups are needed and identify the correct 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 scheduled property-improvement tasks promptly.
Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, and maintain logs required by city ordinances when 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 assigned properties during work hours.
Participate in the scheduled on-call rotation.
Assist other maintenance teams as needed.
Complete work safely and efficiently, follow company policies and procedures and applicable laws, maintain professional appearance and attendance, and work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible on-site employees.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including confidential personal, financial, and legal support and 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 after accrual.
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.