Service Technician 1

Weidner Apartment Homes; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Weidner Apartment Homes is seeking a full-time Service Technician 1 to join our maintenance team in Seattle. The role involves providing quality service by conducting maintenance tasks to enhance the value and integrity of the community. Candidates should possess at least 1-2 years of experience and mechanical aptitude, with knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems being preferred.

This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle varying tasks like preparing apartments, performing repairs, and maintaining cleanliness of the property.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years maintenance experience required.
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds and climb multiple flights of stairs.
• HVAC, CPO, EPA certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apartments for occupancy including painting and repairs.
• Perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain and clean properties and common areas.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of plumbing

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Paycom

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Seattle, WA 98121

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Job Category: Maintenance

Position Summary

As a Service Technician 1, you are a multi-faceted maintenance professional providing quality service in a timely manner to our residents and community. This role is responsible for conducting efficient daily maintenance tasks while increasing the asset value and integrity of the community. A successful Service Technician 1 is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs
• Perform service requests for residents daily and timely
• Perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc
• Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc
• Learn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color
• Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable
• Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways
• Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, promptly
• Must take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled
• Ensure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards
• Assist team with distributing resident correspondence and notices while maintaining privacy of confidential and sensitive information
• Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed
• Monitor supplies and maintain equipment
• Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times
• Follow all company key logging and storing procedures
• Regular and effective communication with Community Director/Service Manager/Maintenance Supervisor
• Promote safety and use of Personal Protective Equipment (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

• 1-2 years maintenance experience required
• Mechanical aptitude required
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use appliance dolly, 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
• HVAC, CPO, EPA certification desired
• Industry designations, CAMT desired
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and 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 outside of normal scheduled hours as needed
• 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 associate will work