Maintenance Technician I

Apartment Maintenance Technician 1

Location: Woodburn Place Apartment Homes & Woodburn West Apartments - Woodburn, Oregon

Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with 60-minute unpaid lunch

Pay: $20 - $27 per hour, depending on experience

Why You'll Love Working at Stratum

At Stratum, we know our Maintenance Technicians are essential to creating communities our residents are proud to call home. Whether you're beginning your maintenance career or looking to grow your skills, we'll provide the support, training, and opportunities you need to succeed.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay: $20$27 per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match)
• Employee Assistance Program available on Day One (includes immediate family)
• Paid holidays
• $50 monthly cell phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Stable, full-time, non-exempt position with overtime eligibility
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off
• Join a team that supports one another and celebrates success

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician I, you'll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming community for our residents. Working alongside experienced maintenance professionals, you'll perform general repairs, complete apartment turns, maintain the property's appearance, and build valuable skills in apartment maintenance. Every day brings something different, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in a job well done.

What You'll Do

• Perform apartment turns and prepare homes for new residents.
• Complete basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and appliance repairs under the guidance of experienced maintenance team members.
• Keep the community clean, safe, and well maintained, including common areas, amenities, parking lots, and grounds.
• Perform basic landscaping duties such as mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and seasonal property maintenance.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly while providing exceptional customer service to residents.
• Assist with preventive maintenance, property inspections, and community improvement projects.
• Support pool maintenance, including routine cleaning, equipment monitoring, and water testing.
• Perform seasonal maintenance including snow and ice removal, pressure washing, curb painting, and exterior property upkeep.
• Accurately complete work orders and follow all company safety procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance requests as scheduled.

What You'll Bring

• One (1) year as a Porter or one (1) year of maintenance experience in apartment, commercial, or related maintenance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliance repair, and general maintenance.
• Experience safely operating common hand tools and power equipment.
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on position requiring work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Responsibilities include climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely operating maintenance equipment, tools, chemicals, and machinery.

Employees are expected to provide their own inclement weather gear, including waterproof boots or shoes, a waterproof jacket, and rain pants. During winter weather, reliable transportation equipped with snow chains and/or studded snow tires is required when conditions warrant.

Participation in an on-call rotation is required and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Disclaimer: This job description is meant to give an overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the position but does not include every task that may be assigned. The needs of the company may change, and additional responsibilities may be added as needed. At Stratum, no employee is ever required to do work they believe is unsafe or that could cause harm or health risks to themselves or others. Employees are expected to immediately inform their supervisor if they feel a task is unsafe or poses a risk to health or safety.

Ready to Join Our Team

If you're looking to build a career in apartment maintenance with a company that values teamwork, provides opportunities to learn, and invests in your success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Stratum team!

Stratum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.