Facilities Technician

Maintenance Technician

Silver Tree Residential, LLC is looking for a dependable, quality-focused, and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our growing team at Our Lady of the Lake Apartments. This senior-living apartment community is comprised of 255 independent senior-living apartment homes in Baton Rouge, LA. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all tasks assigned by the Community Director and/or Maintenance Director and for continuous self-improvement of skills and expertise. We are looking for a reliable team member who is willing to uphold our community to the highest standards.

Summary of Requirements:

• Working with Directors in managing all maintenance-related and capital improvement activities within an assigned property.
• Inspecting, scheduling, and performing routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as necessary or as directed by the Directors.
• Capable of dealing effectively with supervisors, residents, vendors, and co-workers.
• Satisfying work orders promptly and efficiently.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and various appliances, stoves, dishwashers, disposals, and refrigerators. Some familiarity with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry is required.
• Assist in the make ready process of vacant apartments to get them ready for new move-ins in a timely and detail-oriented manner.
• Prior property maintenance experience is preferred.
• Must have his/her own tools.

To ensure STR gets the best candidates, we offer a competitive salary and benefit package:

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, critical care, etc.
• Medical reimbursement, up to $2,000
• 401(k) retirement place with 50% employer match
• Inspection bonuses
• Cell phone allowance
• 5 weeks PTO and holiday pay

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years property maintenance experience. It is essential that the Facilities Technician report to work at his/her regularly scheduled work hours and have the physical capability to walk all around the property (including stairs), lift heavy items, and otherwise perform a variety of physical tasks regularly and as needed.