Maintenance Technician - entry level

Integrity Realty Group, LLC; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas allowance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) and match

Job summary

Integrity Realty Group is seeking an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician to join our property maintenance team. This role focuses on keeping properties clean, safe, and well-maintained while supporting experienced technicians.

You will learn basic maintenance skills on the job, assist with turns, groundskeeping, and routine repairs in the Cleveland Heights area, with opportunities to develop skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and appliance repair as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• No prior apartment maintenance experience required; willing to teach basics.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning new skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently once trained.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools or willingness to learn.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test (including marijuana).

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of property grounds and common areas.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with day-to-day tasks.
• Assist with apartment turns: cleaning, debris removal, painting, basic repairs.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Help move materials, equipment, and appliances as needed.
• Keep shops and work areas clean and organized.
• Assist with seasonal property maintenance (snow removal, leaf cleanup).
• Respond to work orders and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Dependable and punctual

Willing to learn

Communications skills

Safety awareness

Valid driver’s license

Background check readiness

Basic hand tools handling

Basic power tools handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Integrity Cleveland Hts (Coventry/Cedar/Fairmount neighborhoods)

Integrity Realty Group is seeking an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician to join our property maintenance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, hardworking, enjoys working with their hands, and is interested in learning the maintenance trade.

The primary focus of this position will be keeping our properties clean, safe, and well-maintained, while providing support to our experienced Maintenance Technicians. You will work alongside experienced team members and learn basic maintenance skills and procedures on the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of property grounds, including picking up trash, maintaining common areas, and addressing general groundskeeping needs.
• Clean and maintain common areas, hallways, laundry rooms, mechanical areas, and other shared spaces.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with day-to-day maintenance tasks as a second set of hands.
• Assist with apartment turns, including cleaning, removal of debris, painting, basic repairs, and preparing apartments for new residents.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair tasks as directed and within your skill level.
• Assist with moving materials, equipment, appliances, and other items as needed.
• Help keep maintenance shops, work areas, and equipment clean and organized.
• Assist with seasonal property maintenance, including snow removal, leaf cleanup, and other grounds-related tasks.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment

No prior apartment maintenance experience is required. We are willing to teach the basics to someone who is dependable, motivated, and genuinely interested in learning.

As you gain experience, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in areas such as basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliance repair, and general apartment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, construction, landscaping, custodial, or other hands-on experience is helpful but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning new skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently once trained.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools or willingness to learn.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test (including marijuana).

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment and work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions.

BENEFITS

• gas allowance, renewal commission
• medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurances
• company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) and match

Integrity Realty Group is a growing property management company committed to providing quality housing and maintaining safe, attractive communities for our residents. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your maintenance skills while working with an experienced team.