Maintenance Technician I

$1,000 First-Year Bonus*

Fairfield is looking for a Maintenance Technician I to join their team. Our Community, Auburn Court has 296 units and is located in Auburn, WA.

OUR COMPANY:

At Fairfield, we are proud to be a leader in the multifamily housing industry. We are passionate about creating exceptional and luxurious apartment living. Among the most experienced multifamily companies, Fairfield has developed and acquired over 1000 communities since 1985. We are an award-winning company that proudly employs over 1,400 associates who are dedicated to serving our customers at our apartment communities located in over 30 markets nationwide.

Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership for the long term, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

At Fairfield, our properties are known for the visible and available on-site staff that keep our residents loving where they live. Our Maintenance Technicians assist in the maintenance and repairs necessary to meet our high standards of excellence for overall property quality and curb appeal.Like all members of our Property Management Team, our Maintenance Technicians are focused on ensuring customer happiness by responding to maintenance repair requests in a timely manner and preparing vacant units in preparation for new resident move-ins.

Education/Certificates:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• One year of previous experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance, or related trade preferred, but not required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• General computer skills including operating a mobile device

• Knowledge of and ability to use grounds tools and equipment

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Essential Duties:

• Performs daily maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor in conjunction with the Community Manager.

• Responds to basic service requests as directed by the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor and completes all service requests in a timely and professional manner.

• Assists in apartment make-readies, as needed.

• Assists in maintaining the exterior of the property daily to provide clean and acceptable curb appeal at all times

• Picks up trash on the property and in common areas, which includes but is not limited to, driveways, parking lots, curbs, trash receptacle areas, exterior hallways, breezeways, laundry rooms, mailrooms, and any other public areas.

• Assists in trashing out vacant apartments and light cleaning prior to move in.

• Ensures compactor/dumpster areas are emptied and kept clean.

• Uses power blower and pressure washer to clean breezeways, steps, sidewalk, pool area, and any other common areas.

• Maintains the property's flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas, including pool cleaning or routine pool maintenance (including pool furniture), and snow removal.

• Walks the property several times a day and picks up new debris, including pet waste. Ensures pet stations are stocked and emptied at all times.

• Communicates with Maintenance Supervisor regarding the status of work and any potential issues, reporting to Maintenance Supervisor anything that may be a potential liability.

• Ensures adequate inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed.

• Maintains clean laundry rooms and mailroom.

• Maintains clean doors and light globes. Cleans light fixtures throughout property, as directed.

• Completes weekly vacant walks, as directed. Replaces exterior light bulbs, as needed. Reports light issues to Maintenance Supervisor.

• Empties all trash receptacles as often as necessary, checking daily.

• Reports to Community Manager any inoperable vehicles on property.

• Assists office staff with posting notices on resident doors, as needed.

• Assists in property compliance with all Safety Risk Management Manual requirements and objectives.

• Participates in company required training by established deadline.

• Understands and follows safe work practices for use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, and Ladder Safety.

• Complies with all Fairfield standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state and federal laws.

• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

*The First-Year Bonus, less usual deductions, will be divided into two equal payments: the first payment following the completion of 90 days of employment, and the second payment following the completion of 1 year of employment.

#LI-RYAN

#IN-RYAN

Estimated Rate of Pay:

$19.00 - $24.00

This position is non-exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.