Maintenance Technician

Are you a skilled problem-solver with a passion for keeping things in top-notch condition? Imagine being the unsung hero behind the scenes, ensuring that our residents experience seamless living in their accommodations. If you're ready to take the helm of a thriving apartment complex and make a lasting impact, we want YOU as our next Maintenance Technician!

Who We Are

Here at Cedar Property Management, our goal is:

To provide high-quality property management services that are dedicated to the owners’ goals and objectives. To deliver quality, affordable housing where individuals and families can live, work, and thrive. To conduct ourselves with utmost honesty and integrity and to be open and transparent in our dealings with all residents and vendors. To hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and fairness in every decision and action. To do the right thing for our team, our business, and our residents, resulting in mutual success.

To provide exceptional service to our residents, going beyond ‘normal’ expectations. We respect our tenants and the business they provide and offer them a service that secures value for their money and peace of mind. We feel this is what separates us from the rest.

We understand and appreciate the importance of our residents’ time. As such we make every effort to meet our goals in terms of our service commitments, timings, and objectives, and communicate progress along the way in order to keep our residents and co-workers informed.

We realize our values are not achieved on our own and we understand the importance of working in conjunction with our partners, whether employees, suppliers, vendors, or residents. We strive to establish good working relationships and treat others with dignity and respect at all times.

Our team members are our best assets and without them, our mission and vision are not achievable.

We look for opportunities to invest in our employees by developing them and helping them to achieve their goals while instilling our company values.

What You Will Do (Essential Functions)

- Grounds Maintenance:

- Maintain weed-free grounds, clear leaves, and debris.

- Care and repair of sprinkler systems.

- Replace missing or burnt-out light bulbs.

- Perform snow removal and sanding as needed (prioritizing snow removal over regular hours).

Housekeeping - Common Areas:

- Keep passageways, pool, recreation lodge, and parking areas clean.

- Maintain laundry and storage areas.

- Regularly sweep stairwells.

- Enforce parking rules and issue violations according to regulations.

Vacant Units:

- Inspect units when tenants vacate, noting discrepancies, along with manager.

- Prepare units for renting, including repairs, painting, carpet cleaning, and cleaning.

- Completing a full turn of each unit prior to move in.

- Clean up any mess or damage caused during repairs.

- Ensure units are rent-ready 2 days before move-in for inspections.

Repair Work:

- Perform various repair work within the community, acting promptly on maintenance requests.

- Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to meet safety and standards.

- Maintain electrical systems, heating, and plumbing.

- Inspect and repair alarm systems (fire, protection).

- Perform manual repairs as needed (e.g., locks, windows).

- Undertake pest control activities.

- Conduct general upkeep tasks (e.g., landscaping, painting, carpentry) and general remodeling skills.

- Order supplies and maintain inventory.

- Keep maintenance garages organized and clean.

- Key Boxes:

- Organize and maintain key boxes

- Able to be at work, on time, all the time consistently

Competency

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in various maintenance and repair tasks.

- Customer Service: Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on tenant satisfaction.

- Attention to detail.

- Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Problem-Solving: Ability to address and resolve tenant issues and concerns.

- Fair Housing Knowledge: A strong understanding of fair housing laws and regulations.

- Organization: Capability to manage administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.

- Teamwork and safety awareness.

- Drive golf carts and 4 wheelers.

The Job Details

Schedule: Full-time, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. Office hours at each complex are 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Maintenance tech hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. Days off vary depending on property. Will be expected to respond to afterhours emergencies. Will be expected to work on days scheduled off for snow removal. Schedule will be adjusted to remain at 40 hours weekly.

Starting Salary: $16.66, plus housing allowance

Experience:

- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, and extensive walking.

- Flexibility to work outdoors and in various weather conditions.

- Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.

Join our dynamic team and become a crucial part of maintaining the excellence of our apartment complex in beautiful Spokane, WA. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling full-time position with competitive compensation, this opportunity is tailored just for you!

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.66 per hour

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person