Roving Apartment Maintenance Technician (Topeka, KS)

US Storage Centers; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO and 7 paid

Monthly occupancy-based bonuses

Tool reimbursement

Job summary

Westport Properties is seeking a Roving Apartment Maintenance Technician to travel between our self‑storage and multifamily properties, ensuring homes are safe, clean, and ready for residents. You will perform maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, doors, flooring, and landscaping.

The role involves coordinating with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager, prepping units for new residents, and providing on‑call support as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driverss license with clean record.
• Ability to travel between properties.
• EPA/HVAC certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Ability to lift and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different properties to handle maintenance and repairs.
• Tackle HVAC, plumbing, electrical, doors, flooring, landscaping tasks.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager to keep operations running smoothly.
• Prepare units for new residents and perform regular upkeep on existing ones.
• Stay on-call occasionally (about one week every 8 weeks).
• Keep maintenance logs and assist with snow removal during winter.

Skills

Driver's license

Maintenance experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical/Plumbing basics

Computer skills

Tools

Tablets for work orders

Job description

Join an inclusive team that values you as a person and appreciates your impact. With storage facilities throughout the country, and over three decades as America's self storage leader, US Storage Centers offers a rewarding, stable career with tremendous growth opportunities.

We’re seeking hardworking and energetic self-starters to operate our self storage facilities. Previous retail and/or self storage experience is a plus. Our outstanding benefit package includes bonus programs, health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401K with modest match, and on-site housing at select locations.

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.

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 (About one week every 8 weeks)
• Keep maintenance logs and support snow removal during the winter months

What You’ll Get

• Pay: $25 - $32/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 April 2026, WPI has over 15.4 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is just over $4.0 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 1,400 multifamily units while employing nearly 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 $19M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.6M.

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.