Maintenance Technician

Palladium Real Estate Services is seeking a Maintenance Tech to join our team at the Novo Apartments in Covington!

At Palladium, we strive to service our residents with quality and excellence in customer service. To join our team, you must have an eye for details, be willing to contribute in all areas, have a flexible schedule and a drive to go above-and-beyond.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in all maintenance projects involving upkeep and use of facilities by residents
• Monitoring the property daily to ensure the safe and working conditions of property
• Perform light plumbing duties such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, changing water heater elements, etc.
• Replace garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks, etc.
• Perform light carpentry and drywall work including interior and exterior painting.
• Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc.
• Responsible for inventory control and proper utilization of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Establish daily schedule, prioritizing work order requests, routing maintenance checklists, and preparation of vacant apartments for occupancy.
• Refurbishing apartment prior to new resident occupancy.
• Keeping accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspection, inventory, and purchasing.
• Maintain accurate locator map of all main and individual units' shut-off valves including gas, water, and breaker boxes. Maintain accurate locator map of underground layout of water, gas, cable, etc.
• Maintain working relations with vendors, including product knowledge.
• Maintain courteous communication with residents.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, mechanical equipment, and measuring devices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience - Minimum two years’ experience in multi-family and/or residential housing maintenance.

Availability- Must work Saturdays and Participate in the on-call maintenance emergency schedule rotation.

Driving- Valid driver's license and current insurance required.

Screening- Can successfully pass a background check- which includes drug screening, credit and criminal check and positive references.

Language skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Reasoning Ability- The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb. The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds or more and, on rare occasions, an assisted move more than 100 pounds. the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

Benefits- We offer hands-on training, 401K, insurance after 30 days, paid vacation, and housing discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Covington, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22