Service Technician 1

Weidner Apartment Homes•Anchorage, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Technician 1 is a maintenance professional responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy and providing timely, quality service to residents and the community. The position works in both vacant and occupied apartments, completing repairs and maintenance tasks while helping increase the value and integrity of the community. The successful candidate works independently at a consistent, quality pace, manages time effectively, pays attention to detail, and provides professional customer service to residents, associates, and vendors. The role includes apartment turnover work, resident service requests, building-system repairs, preventative maintenance, grounds upkeep, and property improvements. The technician uses a company-issued cell phone and specified apps, uses a personal vehicle to travel between properties during work hours when assigned, participates in the scheduled on-call rotation, and may assist other maintenance teams or work at other properties 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 climb multiple flights of stairs.
Ability to use an appliance dolly and push or pull up to 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms).
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to remain on one’s feet constantly for the entire work shift, if applicable.
Complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain motivated to learn and contribute daily.
Ability to communicate professional directions clearly in person, by phone, email, and text.
Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision, and Values, company policies and procedures, and applicable Fair Housing and local, state/province, and federal laws.
Prompt, regular attendance; comply with the company dress code or uniform requirements and maintain a professional appearance.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team or independently.
Ability to work overtime when requested.
Willingness and ability to work at other Weidner properties as needed.
Working knowledge of English; detail-oriented and well organized.
Agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing.
Have access to a personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation at all times.
Maintain a 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.
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, swimming pool maintenance, appliances, building systems, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems.
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 system repairs on electrical and plumbing systems, hot water heaters, boilers, HVAC systems, and appliances.
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 residents’ service requests daily and in a timely manner, with moderate supervision and assistance.
Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled property improvement tasks promptly.
Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, and maintain logs when required by city ordinances.
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 during work hours when assigned.
Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
Assist any maintenance team as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, including up to three no-cost sessions for personal, financial, and legal matters.
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.