Apartment Maintenance Tech II — Multi-Skill Fixer

Weidner Apartment Homes; Lake Forest Park (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Weidner Apartment Homes is hiring a Service Technician 2 at Watercrest in Lake Forest Park, WA. You will perform maintenance in vacant and occupied apartments, including painting, drywall repairs, plumbing, electrical, and appliance servicing, ensuring quality work and timely completion for our residents.

The role requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years maintenance experience required
• 3-5 years of painting and drywall repairs required
• High degree of mechanical aptitude required
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds/36.3 kilograms, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds/90.7 kilograms
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, swimming pool maintenance, appliances, building systems, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems
• HVAC, CPO, EPA certification desired or required
• Industry designations, CAMT desired
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs
• Follow 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 laws
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code/uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to work overtime as requested
• Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
• Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
• Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all times

Responsibilities

• Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs
• Independently perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.
• Distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color
• Independently perform repairs on plank, vinyl and carpet flooring
• Perform service requests for residents daily and timely with minimum supervision or assistance
• Perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc. with minimum assistance
• Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.
• Identify and perform preventative maintenance as assigned
• Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as 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
• Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, promptly
• Must utilize Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role
• Must use personal vehicle to go between properties as assigned during work hours
• Must take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled
• Willing and able to help any maintenance or service team as needed

Skills

Painting

Drywall repairs

Maintenance repairs

Time management

Customer service

Team player

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

Weidner Apartment Homes is hiring a Service Technician 2 at Watercrest in Lake Forest Park, WA. You will perform maintenance in vacant and occupied apartments, including painting, drywall repairs, plumbing, electrical, and appliance servicing, ensuring quality work and timely completion for our residents.

The role requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift heavy loads.