Centralized Maintenance Technician II - Blanton Turner

Centralized Maintenance Technician II

Blanton Turner is seeking a highly organized and proactive Centralized Maintenance Technician II to support multi-family property management teams across our portfolio. This role focuses on bringing practical know-how, good judgment, and a people-first mindset to a portfolio of communities that each have their own personality. One day you may be clearing a drain, touching up paint, or getting a dog run back in shape; the next, you may be adjusting doors and locks, recaulking a tub, repairing blinds, supporting a move-out inspection, or completing preventive care that keeps small issues from becoming big headaches

Benefits/The Good Stuff

• Wage: $38-$43/hour, DOE. Eligible for bonuses
• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm (must be available for afterhours calls)
• Hours per week: 40
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employees
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employer Matched 401(K)
• PTO Plan, and Holidays
• Generous parental leave and family medical leave
• $75 Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Free Parking
• Community involvement
• Happy hours and team events
• Professional development

At Blanton Turner, we believe great results begin with hiring the very best professionals. Recently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Puget Sound Business Journal, BT manages a vibrant portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on being a team of 'Fun People' who thrive on executing big ideas and creating remarkable experiences. What does it mean to be a Fun Person? It's all about empowering individuals to change the game and bring their authentic selves to work. We also ensure our team members are well-supported with 100% employer-paid health premiums and an employer matched 401k program, allowing everyone to live their best lives. At Blanton Turner, you'll find a community that values uniqueness, fosters meaningful connections, and is committed to making work both enjoyable and impactful.

A Day in the Life

Portfolio-Wide Work Order Response

• Complete assigned work orders across multiple properties in a timely, professional, and efficient manner.
• Travel between communities and adjust to changing priorities, urgent needs, and location-based scheduling.
• Diagnose maintenance issues within the scope of the Tech II role and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Schedule and coordinate with vendors for complex work order items.
• Communicate clearly with the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager, property teams, residents, and teammates regarding status, access, parts, delays, and follow-up needs.
• Document work performed, materials used, time spent, photos, notes, and recommended next steps in the work order system.

Unit Turns, Move-Out Inspection and Make-Ready Support

• Complete small repair items identified during apartment turnovers and move-out inspections.
• Support inspection walkthroughs by identifying repair needs, documenting concerns, and completing assigned follow-up work.
• Perform minor drywall patching, touch-up painting, hardware repairs, fixture replacements, and general make-ready tasks.
• Schedule cleaning, carpet cleaning and other vendor services as necessary.
• Help ensure homes are clean, functional, safe, and ready to welcome the next resident.

Basic Preventative Maintenance

• Own preventative maintenance including routine inspections and Cap Ex improvements.
• Replace HVAC filters and document completion as scheduled.
• Perform routine drain cleaning, troubleshoot basic plumbing issues and identify recurring plumbing concerns.
• Replace lightbulbs, batteries, filters, and other routine items.
• Inspect and perform basic cleaning or care for fireplaces, BBQs, and related amenity items.
• Move, clean and organize trash bins and waste areas.
• Clean dog runs, pet area and exterior amenity spaces as assigned.
• Perform pressure washing and support curb appeal, ground and common area cleanliness.
• Report larger maintenance trends, safety hazards, or repeated issues to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules so properties stay in top shape and teams stay ahead of the work.

Workflow Optimization & Improvements

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to increase accuracy and throughout.
• Contribute to the evolution of centralized maintenance roles and scalable operation models within Blanton Turner.

Must be able to work flexible hours and respond to after-hours requests

Requirements

• Prior experience in multifamily residential maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or related trade required.
• Prior experience with apartment turns, move-out inspections and common area upkeep preferred.
• Ability to perform basic and intermediate maintenance repairs with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, doors, locks, hardware, caulking, painting, general repairs, and make-ready work.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, maintenance equipment, and basic diagnostic tools.
• Experience with Yardi, Entrata, HappyCo or Elise AI preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work across multiple properties.
• Clear communication skills and a customer-service approach to resident and team interactions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders, safety guidelines, company policies, and supervisor direction.
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between assigned properties as required by company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable standing for two hours at a time while work is performed
• Able to stand on varying surfaces such as carpeting, linoleum, tile, concrete, gravel, dirt, and grass for multiple hours throughout the day
• Standing is intermittent with walking
• Lifting/Carry 10 to 50 pounds - when lifting various supplies or equipment.
• Assistance is available in moving furniture that weighs over 50 pounds
• Push & Pull Occasional pushing and pulling when moving furniture. Carts may be available for moving heavier equipment.
• Able to climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders when cleaning gutters, painting or performing other job duties.
• Bend/Stoop: Frequent bending occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Crouch: Occasional crouching occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Twist: Occasional twisting may occur when performing carpentry work.
• Kneel: Occasional kneeling occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Crawl: Rare crawling will occur to use crawl space to check facility pipes, and wiring
• Environmental Factors: May be some whole-body vibration when operating heavy equipment. May be subject to changes in temperature when outdoors and when going from indoors to outdoors. 80% of the position is performed indoors and 20% is performed outdoors. Exposure to paint, paint thinner, wallpaper glue as related to commercial and residential property management