Resident-Focused Maintenance Technician

Avanath; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Avanath is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold a well-kept property, deliver excellent resident service, and maintain curb appeal. You will diagnose and repair issues, complete work orders, and ensure safety compliance across the grounds and units.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, on-call readiness, and supporting team collaboration while providing a positive resident experience at Avanath communities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of multifamily maintenance experience is highly desired.
• Hands-on maintenance skills, including plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, appliances, pools.
• EPA Type II or Universal certification is highly desired; CPO is a plus.
• Availability to be on-call to address any emergencies.
• Reliable Transportation.
• A positive attitude and the desire to learn and develop your skills.
• Superior customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Basic computer knowledge, Windows (Word, Excel), internet, and e‑mail.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service with every interaction and delivers high-quality maintenance service.
• Complete assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts, when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use of tools and equipment. Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management.
• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-order needs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

HVAC

Appliances

Pools

EPA Type II

Universal certification

CPO

On-call

Reliable transportation

Customer service

Verbal communication

Team player

Windows

Excel

Job description

Avanath is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold a well-kept property, deliver excellent resident service, and maintain curb appeal. You will diagnose and repair issues, complete work orders, and ensure safety compliance across the grounds and units.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, on-call readiness, and supporting team collaboration while providing a positive resident experience at Avanath communities.