Floating Maintenance Technician

Position: Maintenance Technician
Location: Willow Creek Apartments (Portage) & Covington Square Apartments (Valparaiso)

2 days Valparaiso, IN. and 3 days Portage, IN.

Pay Range: $18-23 depending on experience

About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll perform essential maintenance tasks, assist senior technicians, and contribute to preventative maintenance efforts to maintain property value, ensure resident satisfaction, and support community success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing vacant units for market readiness under supervision.
• Respond promptly to resident service requests and ensure follow-ups until resolved.
• Support preventative maintenance tasks, including:
  • Changing light bulbs and filters
  • Painting, drywall patching, and lock repairs
  • Pool maintenance (if applicable)
• Help with snow removal during inclement weather (by 6:00 a.m.) and maintain snow and salting logs for payroll.
• Perform on-call emergency services as required, sharing rotation with other maintenance staff.
• Document maintenance logs, timesheets, and checklists accurately.
• Maintain clean and debris-free grounds and common areas.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and vendors.

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledge & Skills: Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and familiarity with tools such as drills, saws, and meters.
• Education & Experience: High school diploma preferred; trade school training is a plus.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license, good driving record, auto insurance, and basic tools required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Training programs for career development.
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4%, fully vested upon participation.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employer-paid group life insurance, voluntary life insurance options, and Allstate supplemental insurance.
  • Employer-paid virtual telehealth program.
  • Vet Pet Insurance.
  • Employer HSA monthly contribution.
• Perks:
  • Employee rent discount.
  • Paid time off.
  • Holiday pay (6 company-wide holidays and 3 flexible holidays).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).