Maintenance Apprentice: Hands-On Property Care

Avanath; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Avanath is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice in Portland to join our maintenance team. The role reports to the Community Manager and focuses on minor repairs, timely work orders, and make-ready tasks to ensure homes meet high standards for residents.

The position requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to interact professionally with residents and staff in a fast-paced environment. Avanath supports growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds or porter experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate property maintenance equipment (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.
• Understanding of safety hazards and proper use of cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills with polite demeanor toward staff, residents, vendors, and visitors.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service with every interaction and delivers high-quality maintenance service.
• Complete assigned work orders from resident requests and preventative maintenance, diagnosing defects and making repairs.
• Complete the make-ready process to prepare vacant apartments for leasing and new move-ins, including inspections and scheduling tasks.
• Assist in maintaining grounds, common areas, and amenities through cleaning, pressure-washing, and painting as needed.
• Support cost-containment by repairing rather than replacing parts and by managing materials efficiently.
• Follow procedures to access materials and report re-ordering needs to maintenance supervisor.

Skills

Grounds/porter experience

Operate maintenance equipment

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Customer-oriented

Basic knowledge of Fair Housing/OSHA

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washer

Leaf blower

Snowblower

Job description

Avanath is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice in Portland to join our maintenance team. The role reports to the Community Manager and focuses on minor repairs, timely work orders, and make-ready tasks to ensure homes meet high standards for residents.

The position requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to interact professionally with residents and staff in a fast-paced environment. Avanath supports growth and professional development.