Service Technician 1

Weidner Apartment Homes; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Weidner Apartment Homes in Rogers, Arkansas is seeking a detail-oriented Service Technician 1 to oversee maintenance tasks and prepare vacant apartments for occupancy. Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs while ensuring quality customer service.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year experience in maintenance, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year maintenance experience required.
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
• Conduct daily maintenance tasks and customer service.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Painting

Drywall repairs

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Microsoft products

Yardi and Paycom

Job description

As Service Technician 1, you are a multi-faceted maintenance professional responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy and for providing quality service in a timely manner to our residents and the community. Each day, you will work in vacant and occupied apartments, performing tasks including painting, drywall repairs, and executing maintenance repairs requested by the company. In addition, this role is responsible for conducting efficient daily maintenance tasks while increasing the asset value and integrity of the community. You are able to work independently in all aspects of your role and at a consistent, quality pace. A successful Service Technician 1 manages time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. The position also requires accountability and attentiveness to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates, and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy, including painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs
• Perform basic system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting
• Learn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, and identify correct paint sheen and color
• Perform repairs on plank, vinyl, and carpet flooring
• Perform service requests for residents daily and timely with moderate supervision and assistance
• Perform preventative maintenance as assigned
• Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable
• Perform daily grounds maintenance, including trash removal, pet waste disposal, maintaining pet waste stations, sweeping walkways, and snow removal where applicable
• Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks promptly
• Utilize Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of daily role
• Use personal vehicle to travel between properties as assigned during work hours
• Take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled
• Willing and able to help any maintenance team as needed
• Ensure common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards
• Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed
• Monitor supplies and maintain equipment
• Maintain the maintenance shop/custodial area clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times
• Follow all company key logging and storing procedures
• Maintain regular and effective communication with Service Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Community Director, and other teammates
• Promote safety and use of PPE to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injury and illness
• Inspect, respond to, and follow up with safety issues, accidents, liabilities, and emergency situations immediately

Qualifications

• 1+ year maintenance experience required
• 1+ year of painting and drywall repairs preferred
• Solid mechanical aptitude required
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs
• Able to use appliance dolly and push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicable
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, swimming pool maintenance, appliances, building systems, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems
• EPA certification desired
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute daily
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; willing and able to learn new software programs
• Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code/uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to work overtime as requested
• Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
• Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
• Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation at all times
• Driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which the associate will work