Maintenance Technician

Equity Real Estate Management; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity Real Estate Management in Rapid City, SD is seeking a property maintenance professional to ensure buildings, grounds and equipment remain safe and attractive. You will inspect, repair, and streamline unit make-readies in line with policy while coordinating with contractors and vendors.

The role involves handling emergencies, maintaining safety standards, managing supplies, and participating in training sessions to support reliable, customer-focused service across our multifamily portfolio.

Qualifications

• Professional image and customer-focused service mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to perform basic data entry and keep simple records.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts applied to property upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain the property, buildings and equipment in safe, attractive condition per policies.
• Organize, prioritize and complete unit make-readies, service requests and maintenance tasks promptly.
• Supervise and ensure satisfactory performance of contractors and vendors.
• Ensure grounds, buildings and units are functional, safe and attractive; perform regular inspections.
• Address emergencies such as sewer backups, flooding or defective lighting; notify Property Manager promptly.
• Follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and report hazards with corrective actions.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and equipment; approvals required from Property Manager to reorder.
• Label hazardous materials and maintain Safety Data Sheets and related records.
• Assist with disturbances and other property emergencies during business hours.
• Attend meetings, trainings and safety/industry seminars.

Skills

Professional image

Excellent communication

Strong customer service

English fluency

Basic data entry

Organizational skills

Mechanical knowledge

Multifamily maintenance

Job description

Equity Real Estate Management (EREM) is growing! We love what we do, and we are looking for talented, like-minded individuals to join our ever-growing team of rock stars!

At EREM we offer a positive, forward-thinking culture where ideas and opinions are welcomed. Providing you with the tools you need to succeed in your job and an understanding that everyone is important in achieving overall success. We strive to create an environment that offers great opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally. Our commitment to maintaining high standards and best practices ensures that everyone is working cohesively towards the same goal. That's why we encourage innovation, give autonomy to our team members, reward hard work and actually have fun while doing it!

Our Mission:

To provide innovative solutions to challenges within our industry, ultimately elevating the quality of service to all residents, owners, investors and lenders.

Core Values:

All in.

One team, one goal.

Building trust through transparency.

Job Functions

• Inspect and maintain the property, buildings and equipment in an attractive, clean and safe condition at all times in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Organize, prioritize and complete unit make-readies, service requests and general maintenance tasks according to company standards in a timely manner.

• Supervise and ensure satisfactory performance of contractors and vendors.

• Ensure that the grounds, buildings and units are fully functional, safe and attractive. Inspect grounds, buildings and units on a regular basis.

• Correct emergency conditions such as sewer backup, flooding and defective lighting when they occur, whether before, during or after business hours, and notify the Property Manager immediately.

• Follow all safety procedures including wearing safety and protective clothing. Report and safety hazards found and correct on a timely basis.

• Responsible for proper and cost-effective use of equipment and materials.

• Maintain inventories of supplies, tools and equipment needed for maintenance and repairs. (Supplies may be ordered only upon receipt of Property Manager's approval.)

• Follow all safety procedures, including wearing personal protective clothing.

• Responsible for labeling hazardous materials and maintaining Safety Data Sheets and other records required by law.

• Assist with disturbances during business hours and other property emergencies whenever they occur.

• Attend company meetings, training sessions and safety and industries seminars.

Skills

• Professional image

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong customer service orientation

• Ability to read and write English fluently (Spanish or other language abilities may be required)

• Ability to accurately perform mathematical functions

• Ability to perform basic data entry computer skills preferred but not required

• Good organizational ability

• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts

• Knowledge of multifamily residential property maintenance requirements

• Ability to maintain, repair and paint buildings, vacant units, offices, driveways and walkways, and other areas of the property

• Ability to perform mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs

• Ability to operate electrical and gas motorized equipment, including pool and spa pumps and equipment, mower, edger, blower, power washer and compactor

For more information, please see the job description attached to this job posting.

www.EquityREM.com