Apartment Maintenance Tech-I

National Community Renaissance; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Community Renaissance is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician - I to maintain property appearance and support a positive resident experience in Ottawa. This entry-level position requires strong communication skills, teamwork, and a proactive attitude. Join a leading non-profit in affordable housing and contribute to community revitalization through upkeep and maintenance of shared spaces.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Qualifications

• Ability to work under direct or minimal supervision.
• No prior property management experience required but helpful.
• Must possess skills to perform the tasks outlined.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of vacant apartments and common areas.
• Assist in upkeep of facilities like pools and common areas.
• Project a professional image and establish positive resident relations.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Following Instructions

Repetitive Tasks

Job description

"Together, we transform lives and communities!"

National Community Renaissance (CORE) is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician - I (aka Resident Services Technician-I or RST-I) to join our Property Management team. CORE is one of the nation's largest non-profit affordable housing developers with a 30-year track record in community revitalization. We transform the economic and social future of communities by building quality, affordable housing combined with best practice social services to improve the self-sufficiency of our residents.

Benefit Summary:

National Community Renaissance offers a comprehensive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with match, Life Insurance, LTD, FSA, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

About the Job:

The Resident Services Technician-I reports to the Community Manager and The Resident Services Supervisor. This individual supplements maintenance, landscape and management efforts to keep the property in a clean and orderly condition that will meet company standards and attract residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist management in maintaining high occupancy by daily attention to the appearance of the vacant apartments and common areas.
• Daily cleaning of the laundry areas, pool areas, restrooms and other common areas.
• Daily cleaning of the leasing office and the model apartments.
• Painting and cleaning of vacant patios and touch-up cleaning of vacant apartments, as needed.
• Exterior painting and cleaning, as needed, including, but not limited to parking stops, curbs, etc.
• Participate in the upkeep of various facilities (pools, fixtures, drains, etc.) as directed by the RST Supervisor.
• Promote positive, proactive resident relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and lending an occasional helping hand toward residents while keeping management's interests in mind.
• Contribute to the team effort by being aware of and relaying information regarding the apartment community's general appearance and conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative, personal awareness, professionalism, integrity and exercises confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Project a professional image by meeting uniform standards.
• Answer after-hour emergency calls as requested.
• Must attend company sponsored events that relate to the development of the team, which, from time to time, may include overnight stays at locations away from the employee's home.
• Other duties that may be needed or required by the Community Manager or other supervisors.

SKILLS

• Work under direct supervision or minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with and understand persons of all ethnic and family backgrounds.
• Be able to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Perform simple and repetitive tasks.
• Maintain work pace appropriate to given work load.
• Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Be a team player.

EXPERIENCE

• As this is an entry level position, previous property management is helpful however not required, as long as the employee has the appropriate skill set to perform the position applied for.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to various types of weather conditions
• Standing, walking
• Pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds
• Crawling, kneeling
• Twisting, carrying
• Working with hands
• Driving - must possess a valid California Driver's License and automobile insurance in order to drive for company purposes.
• Operate computer and office equipment

FSLA: Non-exempt

PAY: $17.50 - $18/hr

National Community Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer.