Maintenance Technician I or II

American Property Management, Inc; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Diversity and inclusion

Positive work environment

Team-building activities

Training programs

Job summary

American Property Management is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician for River Trail, a 450-unit garden-style community built in 2005, located near Puyallup, WA. Schedule includes Tue–Fri 9am–6pm and Sat 8am–5pm with potential overtime. Must live within 30 miles and be able to commute.

Compensation ranges from $30 to $32.50 per hour with bonuses and strong benefits. Responsibilities include getting units rent-ready, maintaining grounds, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in multifamily or hotel maintenance within the last 10 years.
• Must be well-versed in the unit turn process from start to finish.
• Experience tracking and maintaining inventory.
• Must provide your own basic hand tools; company will provide power tools.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to residents or customers.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• CPO certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in effective communication and teamwork.
• Fluent in English with strong reading, speaking, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify discretion and sound judgment to evaluate quality of work.
• Assist in getting units rent ready.
• Abide by safety requirements at all times.
• Safely use chemicals and equipment as part of daily duties.
• Maintain grounds, work and storage areas and dumpster areas to meet curb appeal standards.
• Paint and clean as needed to ensure timely unit turnover.
• Ensure lawns are mowed and entryways, walkways and driveways are clean.
• Ensure equipment is serviced regularly for safe operations.
• Be on-call for emergencies or snow removal when required.
• Maintain and enforce all company policies per Operations Manual.
• Clean units as needed.

Skills

Unit turnover

Inventory tracking

Hand tools

Customer service

HVAC certification

CPO certification

HS diploma or GED

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

About American Property Management

Founded in Bellevue, Washington in 1987, American Property Management stands proud as a leader in property management. With over three decades of dedicated service, our expertise shines in the realm of multifamily community management. We currently have 5,500+ units under management and strive to showcase excellence to our internal and external stakeholders.

At APM, our teams leverage modern technology and AI tools to automate routine work, surface insights faster, and free up time for high-impact, human problem‑solving. Through AI and other technology, we have been able to reduce the times our teams spend in delinquency follow-up, prospect follow-up, resident follow-up and questions, renewal follow-up, and work order follow-up and questions. We don't replace people with technology - we use AI as a smart assistant so our teams can collaborate better, make data‑informed decisions, and focus on the work that matters most. We are looking for people who are curious and innovative, excited to experiment with new tools, and passionate about using technology to drive our company forward.

To learn more about us: https://www.americanpropertymgmt.com/about-us

Position Overview

Schedule - Tuesday - Friday from 9am - 6pm; Saturday 8am-5pm - Flexibility to work additional hours may be required to meet company/project needs.

On-Site Requirement: This position requires physical presence at your job location during the scheduled hours. Please note that we are unable to consider current residents of the property for this position. Must live within 30 miles of the property and have reliable transportation. If relocating, relocation must be completed prior to start date.

Property Information - River Trail - 450-unit garden style community built in 2005.

Compensation Package - Pay: $30 to $32.50 / Hour * Bonus Incentives include: Monthly Leasing Bonuses! Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employer pays 85% of employee's premium. 401k contribution opportunity with an annual company match. Paid sick leave accrual equivalent to 1.33 hours for every 30 hours worked (~11 days per year). Paid vacation starting at two weeks and increasing with tenure. 11 paid holidays, including 2 personal holidays of your choice.

* The above compensation is a range. Offers are made based on a candidate's experience and the geographical location of this position.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wages (listed above).
• A company-wide commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• A positive work environment where employee's contributions are valued.
• A fun culture with team-building activities and events.
• Comprehensive training programs and development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years' experience in multifamily or hotel maintenance required within the last 10 years. 2+ years' experience preferred. Applicants with trades experience will receive consideration.
• Must be well-versed in the unit turn process from start to finish.
• Must have experience in tracking and maintaining inventory.
• Must provide your own basic hand tools - the Company will provide power tools.
• Experience providing great customer service to residents and/or customers is required.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• CPO certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in effective communication and teamwork.
• Maintains a positive outlook and embraces a collaborative team approach.
• Shows responsibility and takes pride in their work.
• Fluent in English, with strong reading, speaking, and writing skills.

Your Role

• Must be able to exemplify and exercise discretion and sound independent judgment to evaluate quality of work.
• Assist in getting units "rent ready".
• Abide by safety requirements at all times.
• Safely use chemicals and equipment as a part of everyday duties.
• Maintain grounds, work and storage areas and dumpster areas on a daily basis to ensure curb appeal up to company standards.
• Paint and clean as needed to ensure timely unit turnover.
• Ensure lawns are mowed and trimmed and entryways, walkways and driveways are blown and free of debris.
• Ensure equipment is serviced on a regular basis to maintain safe operations.
• Must be able to be on-call for emergencies or snow removal.
• Maintain and enforce all company policies and procedures as established in the Operations Manual.
• Must be able to clean units as needed

Our Mission & Culture

At American Property Management, "We are committed to being the 'Best Asset Management Company in the West' by setting the industry standard in customer service and honoring our customers who rely on us for continued exemplary service year after year." To fulfill this mission, we prioritize respect, collaboration, integrity, and transparency. These core principles guide our interactions and decisions, creating a work