Property Maintenance Tech: Grow Your Skills & Impact

Guardian Real Estate Services LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Medical/Dependent Care FSA

Life/AD&D Insurance

Employer-matched 401(K)

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guardian Real Estate Services is hiring a Maintenance Technician for several Portland properties (Albina Corner, Allen Fremont Plaza, Gilman Court & Floyd Light). The role supports the Community Manager, handles routine and urgent maintenance, ensures OSHA/compliance, and maintains curb appeal across 212 units.

The ideal candidate has a year of maintenance experience, own tools, a valid license, and strong communication. Schedule is 40 hours weekly, with benefits and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• At least one year of work experience in property maintenance and repairs, construction or related experience preferred.
• Possess and transport own tools and materials needed for job.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner; both verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.
• Must own or have access to properly insured vehicle for use in business transportation needs; maintain valid driver's license and insurance.
• If the property has a pool, CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification may be required according to the regulations of the property’s State.

Responsibilities

• Represent Guardian in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Support Community Manager’s efforts to assure that the company’s efforts fully meet and exceed property management obligations.
• Maintain the property so it is in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws (fire, backflow, OSHA, etc.).
• Walk property grounds daily, maintain exterior of the property to ensure grounds are clean and property has excellent curb appeal.
• Alert supervisor of any potential liabilities or repairs. Identify property problems and repairs needed in the areas of structural, electrical, plumbing, and appliances.
• Under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor and (if applicable) with the assistance of other Maintenance Staff, respond to all service requests and complete all Work Orders and Apartment Turnovers in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Guardian’s policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate records of current space conditions including roof, HVAC, utilities and special circumstances.
• Regularly inspect property and vacant apartments and coordinate the work and schedules of property vendors.
• Required to carry a property cell phone and be on call for emergencies after business hours and on weekends, on a rotating basis with other staff.
• Communicate with supervisor about any issues, or resident questions or concerns brought directly to the Maintenance Technician.
• Perform maintenance or coordinate maintenance of pools, spas, and pool areas (if applicable).
• Follow confidentiality guidelines for all resident, property, owner, and Guardian information at all times.
• Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned by the Community Manager or Portfolio Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Guardian Real Estate Services is hiring a Maintenance Technician for several Portland properties (Albina Corner, Allen Fremont Plaza, Gilman Court & Floyd Light). The role supports the Community Manager, handles routine and urgent maintenance, ensures OSHA/compliance, and maintains curb appeal across 212 units.

The ideal candidate has a year of maintenance experience, own tools, a valid license, and strong communication. Schedule is 40 hours weekly, with benefits and on-call duties as needed.