Renovation and Maintenance Specialist

The Gatesworth; University City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gatesworth Communities in St. Louis, MO is seeking a hands-on Renovation and Maintenance Specialist to renovate apartment homes, common areas, and amenity spaces while maintaining safety and quality with minimal resident disruption.

You will work with contractors and vendors, review plans, and assist with punch lists and turnovers, delivering projects on schedule and to a high standard across luxury communities including Avenir Apartments, The Gatesworth, McKnight Place, Parc Provence, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction field experience in residential renovation or finish work.
• Proficient reading of construction drawings and scopes of work.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Comfort with email and scheduling tools.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Complete drywall and taping repairs
• Prep and paint apartment interiors, including ceilings, walls, and trim
• Protect finished surfaces, remove picture nails and window treatments not being saved, and patch as needed
• Handle minor electrical and plumbing tasks
• Perform general maintenance and repairs in apartments, common areas, and amenity spaces
• Work alongside contractors and vendors to keep projects on track
• Review plans and scopes of work, and help with punch lists and final inspections
• Report progress to leadership and attend weekly building turnover meetings

Skills

Construction experience

Carpentry

Read construction drawings

Organizational skills

Scheduling tools

Safety and quality

Driver's license

Job description

Renovation and Maintenance Specialist | GATECO Development
A division of The Gatesworth Communities | St. Louis, MO

About the Role

Join GATECO Development, a division of The Gatesworth Communities, as a hands-on Renovation and Maintenance Specialist. You’ll turn and renovate apartment homes, common areas, and amenity spaces in our luxury communities, by keeping work safe, on schedule, and to a high standard with minimal disruption to residents. The Gatesworth Communities consists of Avenir Apartments, The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Extended Care, McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Parc Provence.

What You’ll Do

• Complete drywall and taping repairs
• Prep and paint apartment interiors, including ceilings, walls, and trim
• Protect finished surfaces, remove picture nails and window treatments not being saved, and patch as needed
• Handle minor electrical and plumbing tasks
• Perform general maintenance and repairs in apartments, common areas, and amenity spaces
• Work alongside contractors and vendors to keep projects on track
• Review plans and scopes of work, and help with punch lists and final inspections
• Report progress to leadership and attend weekly building turnover meetings

What You Bring

• 5+ years of construction field experience, including residential renovation and finish work
• Working knowledge of carpentry, building systems, and finish work
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and scopes of work
• Strong organization and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Comfort with email and scheduling tools
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 100 lbs; move materials up to about 300 lbs with equipment
• Stand up to 8 hours a day
• Kneel, bend, stoop, squat, climb, and crawl as needed
• Work at heights on stools, ladders, or scaffolding
• Use stairs (up to five flights) multiple times a day
• Work around chemicals, fumes, odors, and dust
• Reasonable accommodations available

Why Join Us

Join a locally owned St. Louis organization where your work helps create beautiful, comfortable homes for our residents.