Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician 1 - Weidner Apartment Homes

As a Community Maintenance 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.

• Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy, including painting, drywall repair, trash removal, 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.
• Complete service requests for residents daily and timely under moderate supervision and assistance.
• Perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs per city ordinances, when applicable.
• Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property, including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintaining pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways.
• Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks promptly.
• Use Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role.
• Use personal vehicle to travel between properties as assigned during work hours.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation as scheduled.

• 1+ years maintenance experience required.
• 1+ years 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 at a time.
• Able to use appliance dolly, push or 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 and 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 policies and Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws.
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code/uniform and 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 a voluntary drug‑testing agreement.
• Must have access to a 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 of work.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing