Apartment Maintenance Technician

Wallick Communities; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing homes for low-income families and seniors. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that residents enjoy comfortable living environments. This position offers the opportunity to utilize your maintenance skills in a supportive and inclusive workplace. With a strong commitment to diversity and community, this role not only allows you to contribute to the well-being of residents but also fosters your professional growth through various benefits and a collaborative team culture. If you're ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Generous time away from work package

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties for communities in a timely manner.
• Complete work orders and maintain community standards.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order tracking system

Company provided technology

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for Cincinnati and surrounding area. The pay range for this role position is $21 - $24 per hour.

Wallick Communities gives low-income families, single parents, and senior citizens a place called “home” – thanks to five decades of experience in developing, building, managing and overseeing affordable multi-family housing and assisted-living communities across the mid-west.

• 55 years serving our communities
• 24,000+ residents call our community’s home
• 9 states and growing
• 1000+ associates
• 92% associate engagement score

Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope.

Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are:

• Care
• Character
• Collaboration

Working at Wallick Communities: Diversity, equity, inclusion, plus belonging. Four impactful words. One powerful and transformative journey. Here at Wallick, we know that when we invest in the equity of each group, all groups benefit. It’s not about one person, one idea, nor any one action. It’s about what we can accomplish together. Join us and work towards creating an inclusive and diverse workforce experience at Wallick.

The work - How you will contribute: In accordance with the Wallick Mission and Values, the Facilities Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance duties for communities within the district in a timely manner, taking care to ensure our residents needs are met and comfortable homes maintained to the highest standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Using company provided technology, complete various work orders for site maintenance projects as directed by the Community leader.
• Complete unit turns as directed by the Community leader.
• Responsible for the timely completion of work orders within the community, and detailed completion notes documented in the work order tracking system.
• Responsible for emergency maintenance response within the district which may include on-call rotations.
• Maintain specific levels of certification as required for the position.
• Responsible for maintaining the communities within the district to Company standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

About You:

• You have a minimum of 1 year of prior maintenance experience.
• You have knowledge of plumbing and/or electrical.
• You have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• You understand maintenance and repair.
• You pride yourself on providing a great experience for the resident, from respectful communication to quality and timeliness of repair.
• You are an adaptable and flexible problem solver.
• You have good written and verbal communication skills.
• You are detail oriented with the ability to balance and organize multiple priorities.

Physical Demands: Position requires extensive walking, stooping/bending, balancing, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. Requires the ability to lift 50lbs. Requires talking, seeing, and hearing with reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment: Travel between communities within the district may be required, depending on need. Position requires work to be performed indoors and outside. Indoor working conditions are often inside a residence within the community, a communal area, or in the designated maintenance shop area. Outside work is throughout the community grounds and outdoor communal areas.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous time away from work package
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance effective the first day of the next pay period following the date of hire, typically within 2 weeks
• Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• 401(k) with a company match after 90 days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.