Apartment Maintenance Apprentice

Weidner Apartment Homes; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching up to 4%

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick time accrual

Employee apartment discount

Job summary

Weidner Apartment Homes is seeking a Service Technician in Training (SIT) to learn all aspects of maintaining a multi-property asset in Corona, CA. You will gain hands-on experience across painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, boilers, and HVAC systems while supporting residents and coworkers.

The role emphasizes time management, attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized property management company.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.
• Detail oriented with strong time-management skills.
• Willing to learn a wide range of maintenance tasks and software.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of preparing apartments for occupancy, including painting and repairs.
• Perform daily service requests for residents in a timely manner.
• Repair electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, and appliances.
• Assist with carpentry, drywall, and interior/exterior painting.
• Maintain pools and logs as required by city ordinances where applicable.
• Perform daily grounds maintenance and on-site safety practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation after 90 days of employment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Team player

Willing to learn

Physical stamina

Tools

Yardi

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:As a Service Technician in Training (SIT), you are a driven individual with the ability and willingness to learn all aspects of maintaining a valuable multi-million- dollar asset. SITs should be familiar with hand tools and be mechanically inclined. A successful Service Technician in Training is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.Primary Responsibilities:Learn all aspects of preparing apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairsLearn to perform service requests for residents daily and timelyLearn to perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etcLearn to perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etcLearn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and colorLearn to clean pools, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicablePerform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, and sweeping walkwaysLearn and participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, promptlyExpect to take part in the on-call rotation any time after 90 days of employmentEnsure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standardsBenefits & PerksAt Weidner Apartment Homes, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Eligible on-site employees enjoy:Health & WellnessMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployer-paid Basic Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal, financial, and legal matters; up to three sessions at no costFinancial Benefits401(k) Retirement Plan with company match of up to 4% of your eligible incomeOpportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses (position dependent) tied to community performanceTime Away from WorkVacation accrual, with no usage waiting period upon accrualSick time accrual, with accrued time usage eligibility after 60 days of employmentNine company-designated paid holidays annuallyHousing BenefitsEmployee apartment discount available at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelinesWorkplace SupportCompany-provided maintenance uniformsCareer DevelopmentContinuing education reimbursement program after 1 year of employment, up to $2,500 per year for approved courses or certificationsOpportunities for professional growth and advancement within a nationally recognized property management companyJoin Weidner Apartment Homes and become part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success.Qualifications:Mechanical aptitude requiredSuccessful completion of the Service in Training curriculum within 6 monthsAble to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a timeAble to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 poundsAble to work outdoors in all weather conditionsAble to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicableComplete tasks in a safe and efficient mannerAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basisAble to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and textExperienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programsFollow Weidner’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal lawsPrompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code / uniform & maintain professional appearance at all timesWork effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independentlyAbility to work outside of normal scheduled hours as neededWilling and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as neededWorking knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organizedMust agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testingMust have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all timesDriver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will workWork Location: In person