Community Maintenance Technician - Prairie Commons Apartments

Maintenance Technician

Gaines Investment Trust is looking for hands-on, dependable individuals interested in Maintenance Technician opportunities at Prairie Commons Apartments. Tell us more than your rsum can. Tell us about your hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, work ethic, and approach to providing great service. New to property management? That's okay. Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, construction, facilities maintenance, or other skilled trades can provide a great foundation for apartment maintenance.

What You'll Do

• Complete resident service requests and troubleshoot maintenance issues
• Repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, and other apartment systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents
• Inspect apartments, common areas, and building systems
• Identify and address maintenance and safety concerns
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas
• Provide professional and courteous service to residents

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining equipment or property
• Dependable work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Previous apartment maintenance or skilled trade experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license

Schedule

This position works a five-day schedule and participates in a rotational on-call schedule for after-hours emergency maintenance needs.

Why Gaines Investment Trust?

We own what we manageand we're here for the long term. Since 1966, Gaines Investment Trust has owned and operated its communities, giving our maintenance teams the opportunity to take pride in their work, make lasting improvements, and build long-term careers with a stable, family-owned company. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, life insurance, additional voluntary benefits, and an employee apartment discount for eligible employees.