
Maintenance Technician
- Columbia, SC
- $23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform regular custodial duties around the property and maintain the common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash
- Complete grounds work as directed by Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager which may include picking up trash, clean dumpster areas, trash rooms and trash chutes, blowing the parking area and sidewalks, removing debris, power washing, etc
- Thoroughly clean breezeways by removing cobwebs, bugs in lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails
- Execute basic landscaping including, trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs
- Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments. (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
- Operate safely the following equipment, power washer, backpack blower, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaner and sweepers, and golf carts
- Assist in pool maintenance and understand basic pool care (chemicals reading, making chemical adjustments, backwashing, pool cleaning, etc.)
- Ensure prompt response to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments
- Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24-48 hours, updating records in the computer system. Address pending tasks and set clear completion expectations
- Perform repairs to maintain the community's aesthetics and structural integrity, ensuring that any damage is promptly addressed
- Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety/environmental laws
- High school diploma or GED – Preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or related field, preferred
- General knowledge in a variety of skilled trades including construction/installation, repair, and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license – Required
- Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders and access various areas of the property
- May be required to push or pull items and reach overhead
- May be required to bend, stoop or kneel
- May require dexterity of hands and fingers and ability to grasp tools
- Must be able to see to identify plants, weeds and pests and read computer screens
- Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
- Must be able to hear to detect sounds indicating potential issues, such as machinery noises or alarms
- May occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifting heavier items with assistance of team members or lifting equipment
- Must be able to operate various maintenance tools such as power washer, trimmers, blowers and floor scrubbers.
- Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment
- This role is based on site and requires that the employee spend time outside with exposure to the elements.
- May require working in confined spaces, heights and potentially hazardous areas
- Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
- Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
- Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- 401(k) with robust company match
- Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
- Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)