Maintenance Apprentice

Avanath-Capital,-LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanath Capital is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join the community maintenance team. You will perform minor repairs, manage time efficiently, and coordinate with residents and staff to keep the community at high standards.

This role reports to the Community Manager and requires 2+ years of grounds or porter experience, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds or porter experience.
• Knowledge of operating maintenance equipment safely.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Understanding of safety hazards and proper cleaning solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills with staff, residents, and visitors.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with every interaction and high-quality maintenance.
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance, diagnose defects, and repair per policies and codes.
• Complete make-ready process for vacant apartments, schedule vendors, and inspect work.
• Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities; perform cleaning and painting as needed.
• Conserve costs by repairing rather than replacing parts and report safety concerns.
• Track inventory, return unused items, and notify supervisor for re-orders.

Skills

Grounds experience

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washer

Leaf blower

Snowblower

Job description

Avanath is proud to be named one of the top community management companies that provide affordable housing for the workforce.

Cultivating the American Dreamis the team's purpose. At Avanath, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether helping residents call one of our communities' homes, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live, work, and be.

The Role

The Maintenance Apprentice is an essential member of the maintenance team, directly reporting to the Community Manager. This role demands a high level of professionalism, effective communication, and positive interactions with both residents and staff. A proactive approach is critical to preserving the community's appearance and ensuring its smooth operation. The successful candidate will be entrusted with various responsibilities, including performing minor repairs, managing time efficiently, and prioritizing tasks to maintain the communities to the highest standards for the benefit of residents.

The incumbent in this role must demonstrate professionalism and positive engagement with our residents and the workforce.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds or porter experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate communities' maintenance equipment (e.g., pressure washer, leaf blower, snowblower).
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills with polite demeanor toward staff, prospects, residents, vendors, and all visitors of the communities.
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Key Accountabilities

Customer Service and Maintenance

• Provides exceptional customer service with every interaction and delivers high-quality maintenance service.
• Complete assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the communities by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts, when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use of tools and equipment. Assists in conducting routine and periodic communities' inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the communities in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the communities to management.
• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the communities’ maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.

Adherence to communities Management Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines

• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, communities, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate individual(s).
• Complies with Avanath’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the communities’ routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety-related laws and requirements, and reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing,Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other laws about the apartment industry.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• The incumbent in this position is classified as essential staff and is expected to report to work and adhere to all safety and business protocols.
• May be required to report to work during inclement weather conditions.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Reading, comprehending, writing, performing calculations, and communicating verbally.
• May work in an elevated site, may walk on uneven ground.
• Occasional squatting, bending neck/waist, twisting neck/waist, pushing, and pulling.
• Maybe required to travel to sister communities to provide maintenance support.

How Avanath Supports You

We know that our teams are at the heart of our success and growth, and we are committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• Culture Built on Purpose and Core Values -A Commitment to Integrity,A Spirit of Caring, andA Focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays and more!
• Growth that is based on achievement and an emphasis on promoting from within our ranks versus just external candidates.
• Development – a commitment to creating opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge in the industry, from online training platforms to training classes to one-on-one coaching.

Diversity & Inclusion

Avanath Capital is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have, and Diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) are at the very core of Avanath’s operating and investment philosophy. We believe that bringing together people with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, talents, and experiences at all levels of our organization, including the executive team, enables us to proactively and creatively achieve our mission to enable opportunities for hard-working American families. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees bring to their work is a significant part of our culture, our reputation, and our achievements. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Our organization’s diversity initiatives include—but are not limited to—our practices and policies on recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, professional development and training, promotions, transfers, and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:

• Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees.
• Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives.
• Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs.
• Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for diversity.

Compensation Range

$20 - $24 USD

2 years of multifamily maintenance experience required.

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