Apartment Service Technician 1

Weidner Apartment Homes; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Weidner Apartment Homes in Oklahoma City is seeking a Service Technician 1 to prep vacant apartments for occupancy and provide timely maintenance for residents. You will perform painting, drywall repairs, plumbing, electrical tasks, and basic system repairs, working independently with strong time management.

This full-time, on-site role requires physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• 1+ years maintenance experience.
• 1+ years painting and drywall repairs preferred.
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds/36.3 kg, climb ladders and stairs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Work outdoors in all weather; detail oriented and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy (painting, drywall, repairs).
• Perform basic system repairs (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances).
• Carpentry, flooring, interior/exterior painting as needed.
• Respond to resident service requests daily.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and property improvements.
• Maintain logs and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Painting & drywall

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical/plumbing knowledge

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Yardi experience

Paycom experience

Valid driver’s license

Self-motivation

Education

EPA certification

Tools

Yardi

Paycom

Job description

*35 Degrees North**Position Summary:*As Service Technician 1, you are a multi-faceted maintenance professional responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy and for providing quality service in a timely manner to our residents and the community. Each day, you will both work in vacant apartments and occupied apartments, performing tasks including painting, drywall repairs and executing maintenance repairs requested by the company. In addition, this role is responsible for conducting efficient daily maintenance tasks while increasing the asset value and integrity of your community. You are able to work independently in all aspects of your role and at a consistent, quality pace. A successful Service Technician 1 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:** Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs* Perform basic system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.* Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.* Learn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color* Perform repairs on plank, vinyl and carpet flooring* Perform service requests for residents daily and timely with moderate supervision and assistance* Perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.* Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.* 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*Qualifications:** 1 + years maintenance experience required* 1 + years of painting and drywall repairs preferred* Solid 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, if applicable* Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, swimming pool maintenance, appliances, building systems, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems* EPA certification 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 agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing* Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all times* Driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will workPay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hourWork Location: In person