Maintenance Tech I

Fairway Management, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairway Management, Inc. is seeking a motivated maintenance technician in St. Louis to support residential maintenance tasks. Daily responsibilities include managing work orders, maintaining curb appeal, and conducting unit turns.

This entry-level role demands punctuality, attention to detail, and readiness to engage in continuous training while working in varied weather conditions. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and minimal experience in maintenance.

Qualifications

• Entry level, 0 to 2 years of basic maintenance experience in residential or related fields.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55lbs and work in various conditions.
• Familiarity with basic carpentry, drywall repair, and plumbing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional curb appeal.
• Complete daily resident work orders.
• Assist with unit turns including painting and cleaning.

Skills

Basic maintenance experience

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Schedule

Full Time 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

Company Overview

At JES Holdings, our company's mission is to develop, build, and manage quality affordable housing, where our families would be proud to live.

A key division of JES Holdings, Fairway Management (FWM), is responsible for the management, upkeep, and day to day operations of more than 250 apartment communities and single-family rental subdivisions in the affordable housing market. FWM's team works together to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities. We are driven by our core values of entrepreneurship, integrity, accountability, and our mission to serve our communities.

If this opportunity excites you then we encourage you to apply to join us in our mission to provide quality housing where our families would be proud to live.

Job Summary

We are looking for dynamic professionals who are punctual, excited to learn, professional, and proactive. Arriving at work on time, possessing strong time management skills, providing our residents with enthusiastic service while completing work orders, and having a keen eye for detail to catch small issues before they become big.

This role focuses on basic residential maintenance support, assistance with unit turns, and curb appeal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional curb appeal.
• Complete and assist with daily resident work orders.
• Be available for on call after hours.
• Must have applicable maintenance tools.
• Conduct unit turns in a timely manner including painting, carpet cleaning, and general unit cleaning as needed.
• Must be willing to assist neighboring properties in maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to pick up supplies from area vendors as needed while legally operating a registered and properly insured vehicle.
• Reports to Property Manager, Regional Manager and Maintenance Superintendent for all delegated tasks.
• Travel to and participate in both regional and corporate training and/or conferences as required.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, vendors, and other staff members.
• Make the manager aware of any health and safety concerns on site.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed and approved.
• Must be eager to train and learn company systems, engage in training programs on HVAC, safety training and be engaged in HUD and LIHTC maintenance standard training, State inspection / INSPIRE.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Entry level, 0 to 2 years of basic maintenance experience in residential, multifamily, commercial, hotel maintenance, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Having basic experience in carpentry, drywall repair, painting, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, building operating systems for door entry or fire suppression, etc., or general building maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of position including but not limited to being able to lift a minimum of 55lbs, work in enclosed spaces such as attics and crawl spaces, work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment is at-will, as allowed by state law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without prior approval from Human Resources. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.