Roving Apartment Maintenance Technician (Lawrence, KS)

Westport Properties Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Westport Properties, Inc. is seeking a Roving Apartment Maintenance Technician to join their maintenance team in Topeka, KS. The role involves traveling between properties to perform various maintenance tasks, ensuring homes are safe and clean. Candidates should be hands-on problem-solvers with experience in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, and will receive competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays

Tool reimbursement: $10 per paycheck ($260/year)

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• EPA certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• HVAC certification preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different properties to handle maintenance and repairs.
• Fix HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and more.
• Help prep units for new residents.

Skills

Problem-solving

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Landscaping knowledge

Job description

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Roving Apartment Maintenance Technician (Topeka, KS)

Join Our Team as a Roving Apartment Maintenance Technician!

Are you a hands-on problem-solver who takes pride in your work? Westport Properties is looking for dependable, skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our growing Roving Maintenance Team. If you know your way around tools and systems like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, or landscaping — we want to meet you!

You’ll travel between our properties to make sure homes are safe, clean, and ready for our residents. Every day is different, and you’ll be part of a team that values hard work, respect, and real-world skills.

How to Apply

Apply online today OR stop by one of these locations to apply in person:

• Huntley Ridge – 2908 SW 31 st Ct. Topeka, KS 66614

What You’ll Do

• Travel to different properties to handle maintenance and repairs
• Tackle jobs like fixing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, doors, flooring, landscaping, and more
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager to keep everything running smoothly
• Help prep units for new residents and handle regular upkeep for existing ones
• Stay on-call occasionally (~every other week)
• Keep maintenance logs and support snow removal during the winter months

What You’ll Get

• Pay: $20 - $30/hour based on experience
• Monthly bonuses based on occupancy: Up to ~$450 (normally around $200-$300)
• Tool reimbursement: $10 per paycheck ($260/year)
• Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off:
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • 7 paid holidays
• Optional coverage: Short-term disability, HSA, FSA, and more!

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Computer knowledge (typing, spelling, able to use tablets for work orders and communication)
• EPA certification preferred or willing to obtain. (Exam fee reimbursement available.)
• HVAC certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Able to lift, shovel and/or plow snow, and get around multiple properties

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties (“WPI”) is an owner-operator of self storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of March 2024, WPI has approximately 15.2 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is approaching $3.2 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It, a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure-It has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.

At-Will Employment & Equal Opportunity Employer

Westport Properties, Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides at-will, equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetics. Furthermore, Westport Properties, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age, disability, color, genetics, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in compliance with federal, state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.