Do you possess maintenance knowledge, an eye for detail, and high standards for cleanliness? Are you looking for a role that will allow you to utilize these skills while also being part of a strong, supportive community? Are you interested in growing your career through learning all facets of building maintenance and upkeep? If so, this may be the perfect fit! 

The Role 

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to ensure an amazing resident experience at one of our Active Adult 55 communities. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this is an exciting opportunity to help us achieve our mission of building community for our residents and make a strong impact. This position is located in Chandler, AZ at our Mera Chandler Community. 

What You’ll Do…

• Maintain the integrity of all physical structures, meet safety standards, and ensure a well-maintained living environment for residents, visitors, and staff
• Maintain high standard of cleanliness for all common areas including the leasing office, clubhouse, restrooms, model units, amenities, vacant apartment homes, exterior lights on a daily basis or as directed
• Assist in the make-ready process; ensure all vacant apartment homes and targeted show units are freshened throughout the day to maintain market-ready appeal
• Anticipate, identify and resolve maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Participate in preventative maintenance to include pool, exterior lighting, filter changes, and apartment inspections
• Respond to resident service and make ready requests in a timely manner with a friendly and positive attitude 
• Schedule turn for vacant apartments; inspect vacant and make-ready apartments
• Clean work area, tools, and equipment. 
• Participate in an ongoing property maintenance and improvement plan
• Develop strong personal relationships with residents and team
• Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues 

Qualifications

• Must possess general knowledge of maintenance repair and service
• Must possess strong attention to detail
• Must be well-groomed and willing to wear a uniform
• Must possess strong communication skills with a proven ability to build collaborative partnerships 
• Proactive, solutions-oriented and accountable 
• Flexibility work on an on-call basis, including holidays, weekends, and nights (with an on-call bonus opportunity)
• Must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities; must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to fifty (50) pounds independently; Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk moderate distances 

Some of the Reasons You’ll Love Working With Us

• Purpose driven culture
• High employee engagement scores Best Place to Work award recipient
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Milestone anniversary rewards including travel, spa retreats, home down payments, student loan payoffs, sabbaticals and more
• 401K retirement plan with healthy employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Bonus opportunities

“Sparrow does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Agencies are specifically directed not to contact Sparrow employees in an attempt to present candidates. Such correspondence will be blocked and reported as spam.”

About Sparrow

Founded in 2017, Sparrow is at the forefront of one of the fastest growing housing segments in the nation focused on Active Adult 55 communities and is now also embarking on a plan to develop “build-to-rent” communities with an exclusive, programmatic equity partner. Sparrow plans to begin developing conventional multifamily apartments in the near future.

Sparrow’s mission is to create thriving communities that feel like home. Through thoughtful design, state of the art construction and highly engaged management, we help our community members build meaningful connections and lead vibrant lives. Sparrow was founded in Austin with offices now in Dallas, Phoenix and Sarasota, and communities across the southern US.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement  

We believe that the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees is the driver of our success. We are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels supported and differences are celebrated. Sparrow is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to giving every candidate equal consideration regardless of age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic.  

If you’ve gotten to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the possibility of joining our team! Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes.