About Us:

Real Property Partners, LLC (RPS) is a property management and maintenance company servicing the Fargo–Moorhead and Detroit Lakes communities. We focus on providing quality management and maintenance for our commercial and residential condominium properties. Tenant and owner satisfaction is our top priority.

RPS – Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician at RPS you are a skilled technician in a key position that maintains connections between clients and vendors. This multi-faceted individual will proactively solve maintenance issues using troubleshooting techniques for both residential and commercial properties. The goal of RPS is to maintain long-term relationships and provide excellent customer service.

Our Values:

Real Property Partners operates on the core CARE values of:

• Constant Improvement
• Adapt to Change
• Results with Integrity
• Encourage Excellence

Your Responsibilities:

Technical Maintenance: duties include but are not limited to basic knowledge in:

• HVAC
• Electrical
• Drywall
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Building automation systems
• Preventative maintenance
• Capital projects
• Other specialized skills

Office duties:

• Time tracking
• Paperwork/Credit card receipts
• Multiple software platforms

General Duties:

• Property inspections and walks to preserve the image of the building and the safety of the community through general upkeep and maintenance by continual monitoring of potential property issues
• In certain circumstances technicians will also be required to shovel, sand/salt, pull weeds, and complete light landscaping to maintain the safety and integrity of the properties
• RPS provides continual training to analyze and troubleshoot maintenance issues
• Finds solutions to complex problems
• Respond and complete all service requests in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to handle a wide array of situations, personalities, and a fast-paced work environment
• Collaborates with all teams to meet organizational goals
• Communicate potential building code and ADA compliance issues to the attention of the company
• Determines the methods, techniques, materials, and application devices best suited to obtaining the finishes required by investigating, diagnosing, and understanding the problem at hand
• Ability to fix any problem if possible or effectively communicating with your immediate Supervisor and/or contacting a vendor if needed

Working Conditions:

o Technician duties entail the following environmental factors:

• Working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Working alone or as part of a work team
• Working with loud equipment
• Follows established safety procedures and practices to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area
• Uses personal protective clothing, equipment, and safety gear (e.g., safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with no assistance

Key Job Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Project management skills and organization
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Time management
• Attention to detail

What You Bring to Us:

• 1-3 years in Maintenance Experience
• Clean driving record
• AppFolio, Yardi, Microsoft Office, and other technology experience (preferred)
• Ability to multi-task
• A service mentality and attitude to succeed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiar with federal, state, and local laws including all Fair Housing

What We Bring to You:

• A winning culture and atmosphere
• Health insurance including dental, vision, and life
• Paid Time Off
• Company Vehicle, Cell Phone, Winter/Spring Gear, Starter Took Kit
• Flexible start times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations