Maintenance Technician

RPM Living; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks, ensuring the cleanliness of common areas, and assisting with landscaping and pool care. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on work with a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and provides a pathway to success in your career.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Employer-paid employee assistance programs

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Discounted perks (Costco membership, movie tickets)

Qualifications

• 1+ years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties and maintain cleanliness of common areas.
• Assist in pool maintenance and respond to emergency maintenance tasks.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Basic landscaping

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power washer

Backpack blower

Floor scrubbers

Carpet cleaner

Golf carts

Job description

Overview

Looking for something different? We ARE that something different at RPM Living. Dynamic and fast growth culture and multiple nationwide opportunities let YOU shape your future with us. Top industry pay and benefits, best industry practices, career training and education, people-first focus... we show you the way to success.

The position: The Maintenance Technician position will be responsible for the general maintenance work and maintaining the cleanliness of the common area on the interior and the exterior of the property.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties around the property and maintain the common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed by Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager which may include picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and trash chutes, blowing the parking area and sidewalks, removing debris, power washing, etc.
• Thoroughly clean breezeways by removing cobwebs, bugs in lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Execute basic landscaping including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
• Operate safely the following equipment: power washer, backpack blower, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaner and sweepers, and golf carts.
• Assist in pool maintenance and understand basic pool care (chemical readings, making chemical adjustments, backwashing, pool cleaning, etc.).
• Ensure prompt response to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24-48 hours, updating records in the computer system. Address pending tasks and set clear completion expectations.
• Perform repairs to maintain the community's aesthetics and structural integrity, ensuring that any damage is promptly addressed.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety/environmental laws. Report supply needs to Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or related field, preferred.
• High school diploma or GED – Preferred.
• General knowledge in a variety of skilled trades including construction/installation, repair, and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license – Required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders and access various areas of the property.
• May be required to push or pull items and reach overhead.
• May be required to bend, stoop or kneel.
• May require dexterity of hands and fingers and ability to grasp tools.
• Must be able to see to identify plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer.
• Must be able to hear to detect sounds indicating potential issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifting heavier items with assistance of team members or lifting equipment.
• Must be able to operate various maintenance tools such as power washer, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers.
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

Work Environment:

• This role is based on site and requires that the employee spend time outside with exposure to the elements.
• May require working in confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas.

Company Information

Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with robust company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days.
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts).

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.

RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.

RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation

The pay: The anticipated pay range for this maintenance technician opportunity is $22-$25 an hour plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.