Maintenance Technician

Description

Advance Your Maintenance Career with Velair!

Join Velair Property Management as a Maintenance Technician and play a key role in maintaining and improving our apartment communities. In this role, you will help ensure residents enjoy a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living environment through preventative maintenance, skilled repairs, and unit preparation.

The Maintenance Technician independently performs maintenance tasks while collaborating with property management and maintenance leadership. Success in this role requires strong technical troubleshooting ability, prioritization skills, attention to safety, and effective communication.

Properties: Lyndale Flats, Oxboro Heights, and 108 Place


Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Full-Time, 40 hours/week), plus participation in after-hours on-call rotation for maintenance emergencies.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
• Retirement & Insurance: 401(k) with company matching, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Supplemental compensation opportunities, referral bonuses, professional development programs, and career advancement support.
• Annual Clothing Allowance: $200 per year to be used at the Velair Clothing Store during the designated shopping period.
• Tool Allowance: $200 tool reimbursement after 30 days of hire, plus annual $200 reimbursement thereafter.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement: $60 per month for the business use of your smartphone.
• On-Call Incentive: Eligible for $100 per week when assigned to on-call rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete work orders including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, drywall, painting, appliance repair, and general maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on building interior and exterior systems.
• Respond to emergency maintenance service requests and participate in the on-call rotation.
• Assist with snow and ice removal when applicable and document completion.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper handling of chemicals and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Conduct routine inspections including daily walkthroughs, move-in and move-out inspections, and other building inspections with and without internal and external agents involved.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the maintenance shop and supply inventory.
• Communicate updates and concerns regarding property conditions to property management and maintenance leadership.
• Travel to other sites within the portfolio as needed to provide maintenance support.
• Maintain possession of required tools necessary to perform maintenance duties.
• Complete additional duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related maintenance experience preferred, ideally within multi-family housing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic mathematical ability.
• Basic computer skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to independently complete maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and appliance repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work orders and maintenance needs efficiently.
• Strong attention to safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with residents and team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license, ability to drive, and valid insurance.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including participation in on-call rotation, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to travel to other sites within the portfolio to provide maintenance support.
• Commitment to career growth through Velair-supported training and development opportunities, including occasional travel to off-site trainings with infrequent overnight stays.
• Possession of basic tools required to complete maintenance tasks.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to frequently lift and move 20-70 pounds.
• Ability to walk stairs, climb ladders, and regularly use maintenance equipment.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, and crouching.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role, impairment by drugs, alcohol, or cannabis could pose a risk to health and safety. The company reserves the right to conduct reasonable suspicion drug testing for this role.