Entry-Level Maintenance Technician: Make-Ready & Grounds

Hrpliving; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Dental Insurance

Medical and Vision Coverage

401k Retirement Match Program

Paid time off including your birthday

Paid sick time off

Pet Insurance Plans

Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adopton

Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/3

Company Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Planning

Job summary

Hawthorne Residential Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support daily community upkeep, including cleaning grounds and common areas, and learning the foundations of property maintenance.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, opportunities to advance, and a schedule with potential on‑call rotation. Benefits include a comprehensive package of medical, dental, vision and retirement options, with paid time off and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance. One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick‑up of debris or trash throughout the property per company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of breezeways and sidewalks including pressure washing. Ensure community trash receptacles are well‑maintained and free of large items around the perimeter.
• Clean areas around the mailroom, pool area, fitness area and equipment, laundry room, clubhouse, and other common areas to include trash removal, replace trash bags, vacuum, sweep and mop, clean window and door glass, clean coffee machines, and replace paper products.
• Entry‑level repair and restore vacant, unoccupied apartments to make ready status in preparation for the next move‑in.
• Conduct light checks around the community and replace breezeway light bulbs as needed.
• Assist the maintenance team with tasks such as lock changes and fixture replacements to help prepare apartments for new move‑ins.
• Light painting of curbs, signposts, and other areas as needed.
• Maintain shop appearance to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
• Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors. Assist the maintenance team with pool maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining shop appearance to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
• Promote good professional relations with residents, co‑workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude towards prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Always maintain professionalism.
• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day‑to‑day operations.
• Willingness to Learn: Eager to grow skills with hands‑on training.
• People Service & Customer‑Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live IT culture of kindness, community and connection.
• Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team.
• Maintenance Technicians work Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on‑call rotation for afterhours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Groundskeeping

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Hawthorne Residential Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support daily community upkeep, including cleaning grounds and common areas, and learning the foundations of property maintenance.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, opportunities to advance, and a schedule with potential on‑call rotation. Benefits include a comprehensive package of medical, dental, vision and retirement options, with paid time off and life insurance.