Maintenance Technician - Evergreen Ad

IRT Living; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Service Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing various systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, while ensuring a positive experience for residents. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork and professionalism. With a commitment to employee growth and development, this company offers a supportive culture and numerous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in property maintenance. Join a company where your hard work is recognized and rewarded!

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Stock Awards

Discounted Rent

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

401k Matching

Staff Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.
• Preferred certifications: EPA I, EPA II, and CPO.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and complete repairs including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Appliance Dolly

Job description

IRT Living is always looking for great talent to add to our teams! This Evergreen Requisition is an advertisement for positions that IRT Living hires for throughout the year. It is a way for us to build a database of qualified, interested individuals for a particular job function so that when there is a need to fill that type of role, the hiring process will be faster. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest for a particular job function within the IRTeam.

Properties in our Portfolio include:

• 1250 West in Marietta, GA
• Jefferson at the Perimeter in Dunwoody, GA
• North Park at Eagle's Landing in Stockbridge, GA
• Park Valley in Smyrna, GA
• Preston Hills at Mill Creek in Buford, GA
• Reflections on Sweetwater in Lawrenceville, GA
• Rosemont at East Cobb in Marietta, GA
• Sugar Mill in Lawrenceville, GA
• The 1800 at Barrett Lakes in Kennesaw, GA
• The Pointe at Canyon Ridge in Atlanta, GA
• The Residences on McGinnis Ferry in Suwanee, GA
• Waterford Landing at McDonough, GA
• Waterstone at Big Creek in Alpharetta, GA

As a Service Technician, your goal will be to energetically and professionally complete service orders for our outstanding residents and the apartments they love. Our incredible, cutting edge, and fast-growing company allows you to build new and long-term relationships with residents and co-workers, while also acting as a service team expert and valuable resource for property information. This is a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who understands plumbing, electrical, and possibly HVAC, while also enjoying a professional work environment, teamwork, stability, and customer service.

More About Us: Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates Class A and Class B multifamily apartments. We’re currently managing over 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and in 14 of the country’s most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry. We’ve doubled in size in 2021 and we’re still growing! At IRT we feel hard work deserves to be recognized and rewarded. Our staff is our greatest asset and we put our words into action.

• Each year we promote 10%-15% of our associates earn promotions
• Continuous training is readily available, and our Facilities team is devoted to your success
• Industry related Certification receipt assistance
• Very generous on-call pay and salary bonus opportunities

A Typical Day

As a Service Technician, you will troubleshoot and complete repairs. Repairs may include plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC, etc. The resident experience and employment culture is a priority at IRT thus the ideal candidate should not only be skilled but required to be positive, energetic, and personable.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in property maintenance or equivalent field such as hospitality, construction, and/or skilled labor
• EPA I, EPA II and CPO are preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs., and occasionally lift and carry up to 80 lbs. Ability to push and pull appliance dolly up to 200 lbs., move objects from one floor to another
• Maintain a professional appearance and be courteous & helpful to residents, prospective residents, co-workers, vendors, etc. and be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Valid Driver's License.

What IRT Living Offers:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for individual and/or family
• Stock Awards granted in first year – All employees are owners of IRT
• Discounted rent available
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off days (PTO) in first year
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 100% company paid Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% company match on employee 401k contributions; up to 4% of salary
• Staff Appreciation events and many other company celebrations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.