Multiskilled Maintenance Technician – Grounds & Make-Ready

RPM Living; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Living is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle general upkeep and keep interior and exterior common areas clean and well-maintained. You will perform custodial tasks, grounds work, and basic make-ready duties to prepare units for new residents.

Responsibilities include operating equipment such as power washers and floor scrubbers, responding to after-hours calls, and completing work orders within 24–48 hours while maintaining safety guidelines and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED – Preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or related field, preferred
• General knowledge in a variety of skilled trades including construction/installation, repair, and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties around the property and maintain the common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash
• Complete grounds work as directed by Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager which may include picking up trash, clean dumpster areas, trash rooms and trash chutes, blowing the parking area and sidewalks, removing debris, power washing, etc
• Thoroughly clean breezeways by removing cobwebs, bugs in lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails
• Execute basic landscaping including, trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs
• Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments. (trash outs) prior to make-ready
• Operate safely the following equipment, power washer, backpack blower, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaner and sweepers, and golf carts
• Assist in pool maintenance and understand basic pool care (chemicals reading, making chemical adjustments, backwashing, pool cleaning, etc.)
• Ensure prompt response to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24-48 hours, updating records in the computer system. Address pending tasks and set clear completion expectations
• Perform repairs to maintain the community's aesthetics and structural integrity, ensuring that any damage is promptly addressed
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety/environmental laws Report supply needs to Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year maintenance experience (preferred)

Tools

Power washer

Backpack blower

Floor scrubbers

Carpet cleaner

Sweepers

Golf carts

Job description

RPM Living is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle general upkeep and keep interior and exterior common areas clean and well-maintained. You will perform custodial tasks, grounds work, and basic make-ready duties to prepare units for new residents.

Responsibilities include operating equipment such as power washers and floor scrubbers, responding to after-hours calls, and completing work orders within 24–48 hours while maintaining safety guidelines and regulatory compliance.