Maintenance Technician in Vancouver, WA; Lease

Maintenance Technician – Vancouver, WA (Lease‑Up)

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non‑exempt
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (rotating on‑call for after‑hour emergencies)
Location: Lease‑Up apartment community, Vancouver, OR
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

• Competitive hourly pay range of $25.00–$25.00
• Monthly phone allowance of $50.00
• Renewal commission opportunities

• Medical insurance at no cost to the employee
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee
• Supplemental insurance available at employee expense (Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Hospital Indemnity)
• 401(k) enrollment program available
• Life Balance Program access for associate‑only discounts
• Paid time off, accrued 5.66 hours per pay period (136 hours per year)
• 8 paid holidays per year (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)

• Comply with all Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunities requirements
• Comply with appropriate state landlord/tenant statutes
• Comply with OSHA safety regulations
• Attend training and development seminars
• Communicate daily with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager, and perform tasks as requested

• Ensure the building is in accordance with all applicable building codes, ordinances, pool safety, fire codes, and emergency evacuation regulations
• Perform regularly scheduled inspections of all common areas, fixtures, plumbing, appliances, and pools/hot tubs (if applicable)
• Ensure preventive repairs are done on a regular basis
• Ensure that recalled appliances are promptly replaced

• Complete apartment turnovers within three days of vacancy
• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager on turnover schedule
• Ensure apartment turnover time is minimized by conducting pre & post move‑out inspections

• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with sustaining inventory of tools, supplies, and materials
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with organizing and maintaining an orderly maintenance shop and storage areas
• Being on‑call for after‑hour maintenance emergencies on a rotating schedule, and responding immediately
• Completing repairs that may involve electrical, plumbing, appliances, or general carpentry
• Maintenance of pool/spa (if applicable)

• Complete work orders within 24 hours of submission to the community members satisfaction
• Promote community member satisfaction by maintaining a high standard of community cleanliness and curb appeal
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces as necessary
• Interact with current and future community members in a professional, courteous, and non‑discriminatory manner

• Authorization to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• 1+ years of experience in multi‑family maintenance
• Possess own hand tools
• General knowledge of various maintenance functions including groundskeeping and snow removal, painting, appliance repair, caulking, minor electrical, minor plumbing, pool maintenance (if applicable), HVAC, obtaining bids from vendors, ordering inventory
• Demonstrates teamwork, good hygiene, ethical behavior and integrity, excellent customer service and communication skills, ability to multi‑task, resolve conflicts, engage in cost/benefit analytical decision‑making, and ambition for continuous professional development

• Approximately 90% inspecting property grounds, including apartments, building structure, landscaping, and signage which may require climbing stairs, scaffolds, ladders and maneuvering walkways
• Approximately 10% in office environment using computer or tablet and phone
• Frequent lifting, pushing, carrying or pulling of 20‑50 pounds
• Frequent kneeling, crouching, bending, and reaching to inspect appliances and fixtures
• May be required to work weekends

“Affinity doesn’t just manage an asset – we cultivate an investment. We want you, as our newest associate, to come along for the ride, and ultimately, have a chance to steer the ship.”
INTEGRITY, INITIATIVE, INNOVATION