MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

Gene B. Glick Company; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Gene B. Glick Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Fairington of Lafayette apartment community in Lafayette, IN. This role maintains interior and exterior spaces and supports residents to ensure satisfaction.

Responsibilities include completing requests, electrical, plumbing, appliance maintenance, flooring, landscaping, and common area upkeep. The position offers a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus after 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the maintenance field desirable.
• Valid driver''s license required.
• Ability to work overtime and handle emergency calls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• English literacy; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests promptly and courteously.
• Repair and maintain basic electrical circuits, switches, outlets, and lighting.
• Repair, install and maintain basic plumbing fixtures and appliances.
• Maintain carpeting, tile, lawns, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Maintain building exteriors and interior common areas; perform preventative maintenance.
• Prepare vacant apartments for market-ready condition; may involve cleaning/painting.
• Provide resident support and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Clean and upkeep common areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Overtime readiness

Spanish (plus)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a Maintenance Technician for our 150 unit Fairington of Lafayette apartment community.

*We are offering a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus for this position (paid after 6 months of employment)*

The Maintenance Technician assists in maintaining the physical condition of the exterior and interior of the property and provide resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Complete all maintenance requests in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Repair and maintain simple electrical circuits, switches, outlets, and lighting fixtures.
• Repair, install and maintain basic plumbing fixtures such as water heaters, lavatories, toilets, dishwashers.
• Repair, install and maintain basic appliances such as refrigerator, range, disposal, dishwasher, washer, and dryer.
• Repair carpeting and tile.
• Maintain lawns, grounds, landscaping, and parking lots including snow removal.
• Repair and maintain building exteriors and interior common areas.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities.
• Cleaning and housekeeping of common areas.
• Prepare vacant apartment for market ready condition, may include cleaning and painting.
• Provide resident support and respond to after-office hours emergency calls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Demonstrated ability or experience in the maintenance field desirable.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license in the state of residence.
• Able to work overtime and emergency call in.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to read and comprehend the English language.
• Fluent in Spanish is a plus.

Glick is a great place to work with a family-oriented culture. We offer an excellent benefit package that includes vacation/paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, apartment discount as well as an outstanding 401K plan with generous matching. There's also an excellent opportunity for advancement.