Maintenance Technician II

Cascade Management; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Cascade Management is looking for a Maintenance Technician II in Portland, OR. This full-time role involves performing various maintenance tasks including plumbing, painting, and general repairs. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in a related trade and possess a valid driver's license. Important responsibilities include ensuring timely repairs, maintaining outdoor areas, and conducting inspections. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, with a focus on maintaining safe and orderly facilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance or related trade.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance required.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items (50–75 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, and janitorial work.
• Respond promptly to after-hours maintenance calls.
• Conduct regular inspections of all units and maintain records.

Skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Painting skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

About Us

Compensation: $20.00-35.00

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)

Hours: 40 Full-Time

Location: Portland, OR

Properties: Park Terrace

Property Type: HUD & Low Income Housing Tax Credit

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. Accident/Cancer Plan, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Benefit

* Salary is typically hired between minimum and midpoint of salary range depending on experience and any rent benefit adjustments.

Cascade Management, Inc. has been providing property and asset management services since 1974, growing substantially while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and employee development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician II will help keep the buildings and grounds in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. The position ensures that the buildings are in good repair by performing a range of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, painting, janitorial work, appliance upkeep, landscaping, and more.

1. Maintain building by performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, janitorial, routine appliance upkeep, and related maintenance activities.
2. Ensure that all repairs are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.
3. Initiate, perform, and oversee maintenance projects up to $300; PM approval required for anything over $300.
4. Work with Community Manager on anticipated maintenance needs.
5. Pick up trash on grounds; keep breezeways, sidewalks, and grounds clear of clutter and debris. Perform landscaping tasks such as raking, shoveling, pruning, and fence/wall repair.
6. Maintain all sidewalks and parking lots, including painting lines, numbers, and stencils as needed.
7. Clean and turnover vacant apartments to make them rent‑ready for the next tenant within 5–10 days.
8. Schedule and conduct pre‑move‑out inspections and reporting. Accurately cost out repairs and provide estimates to residents.
9. Regularly check smoke detectors, change appliance filters, check air handlers, and perform other inspections when directed.
10. Requisition supplies; purchase tools and equipment (subject to supervisor approval); keep storeroom/shop clean, safe, and organized.
11. Prepare and complete maintenance requests and work orders within 3–5 working days. Update Property Maintenance Log daily.
12. Perform regular preventative maintenance inspections of all units.
13. Notify the Community Manager of safety‑related issues and lease agreement violations.
14. Respond promptly to after‑hours calls and complete necessary repairs.
15. Travel as required for in‑person classes and annual education conferences.
16. Travel as required between multiple sites and for errand runs as needed.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Education and Experience: 3–5 years related experience in a trade such as electrical, plumbing, painting, or technical school. Associate degree (A.A.) preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid Driver’s License and insurance required.

Travel Requirements: Up to 40% of the time.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Multiplication Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to problem‑solve and handle a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: Regular walking; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. Requires frequently standing, occasionally sitting. Must regularly lift and/or move 50–75 pounds and sometimes more than 100 pounds. Ability to use a hand truck to move appliances. Vision requirements include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Tool Requirement: Employees must supply their own tools for maintenance work at work sites. A list of required tools must be obtained within 60 days of employment.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.