Maintenance Technician

Optima, Inc; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,751; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

100% company paid medical plan option

Job summary

Optima, Inc in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks a hardworking maintenance technician to perform essential tasks like unit turns and preventative maintenance for a luxury apartment community. The ideal candidate should have general maintenance skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently. You'll enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including paid parental leave and medical options.

Our environment celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive space for all team members. Join us to contribute to our mission of delivering extraordinary living through dedicated service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of preparing for resident move ins and outs.
• General repair skills in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and drywall.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests and unit turns for apartments.
• Perform general upkeep of the property and grounds.
• Conduct ongoing preventative maintenance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

General maintenance knowledge

Ability to lift 100 lbs

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you hardworking? Do you like a fast‑paced, exciting environment? Are you a problem solver? If you are looking for a career with a company that rewards boldness and perseverance, this is the job for you. As a maintenance technician for Optima, you will have the opportunity to work directly for the developer performing maintenance service for a luxury apartment community. You will complete service requests, unit turns, preventative maintenance, and other functions throughout the property. We believe that maintenance plays one of the most critical roles in the success of our properties.

About Optima

Optima is a design‑driven real estate development firm rooted in the modernist tradition with offices in Illinois and Arizona. For more than 40 years, we have been developing, designing, building, and managing striking urban and suburban luxury residential communities. From the beginning, we aimed to reinvent housing by integrating the functions involved in new construction within one company. We control and execute every aspect of the process in‑house – development, architecture, construction, sales, and management – for a dynamic system that offers greater focus and fluidity. We are committed to delivering extraordinary living through design, innovation, sustainability, and management.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for apartment home make‑readies/turns, including but not limited to; painting, faucets, blinds, drains, drawers, smokedetectors, doors, garbagedisposal, locks and light bulbs.
• Turnover vacant units in preparation for future residents
• General upkeep of the property and grounds including amenity areas
• Ongoing preventative maintenance with the team to ensure the property remains in top condition
• Perform general carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing repairs
• Record and maintain files including work order notes, daily logs and on‑call sheets
• Serve on the on‑call team, rotating after‑hours availability
• Complete resident work order requests

What You’ll Need

• Outgoing and positive attitude with exceptional customer service skills
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work independently, expertly, and to multi‑task
• Reliable and responsive with a strong work ethic
• Thorough knowledge of preparing for resident move ins and outs, as well as general repair skills
• General maintenance knowledge in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, drywall and appliance repair
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license
• Physical capacity to lift 100 lbs., including lifting and moving packages
• Work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Maintenance

Benefits and Perks

• Pay: $22 - $24.50/hr. plus renewal and on‑call bonuses
• Competitive benefits and great perks make a huge difference; we get that, so you’ll get them too. Team Members receive a competitive 401k match, paid parental leave, paid time off, and a 100% company paid medical plan option. At Optima, we believe benefits should be meaningful and a part of what makes us great!
• Come as you are! At Optima we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Optima evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other legally‑protected characteristics