What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician I position at Hawthorne Residential Partners?
At Hawthorne Residential Partners, we’re looking for dependable, motivated, and hands on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.
We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way.
Join a company where your work matters and your future is full of opportunity!
Maintenance Technician I | Job Overview
Maintenance professionals play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Maintenance Technician I, you’ll be responsible for supporting daily community upkeep, including maintaining the cleanliness of grounds and amenities while learning the foundations of property maintenance. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to begin a hands-on career in property maintenance while gaining valuable experience and training in the field.
Maintenance Technician I | Education, Experience, and License Qualifications
Education
Ground Responsibilities
Repair & Preventative Maintenance
Maintenance Technicians work Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on-call rotation for afterhours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.
Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits
Maintenance Technician I – Specific Benefits: Maintenance Technician I is eligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.
Professional Benefits: Maintenance Technician I Today – Maintenance Technician II Tomorrow!
Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our employees. When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.
Personal Benefits
We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way.
Join a company where your work matters and your future is full of opportunity!
Maintenance Technician I | Job Overview
Maintenance professionals play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Maintenance Technician I, you’ll be responsible for supporting daily community upkeep, including maintaining the cleanliness of grounds and amenities while learning the foundations of property maintenance. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to begin a hands-on career in property maintenance while gaining valuable experience and training in the field.
Maintenance Technician I | Education, Experience, and License Qualifications
Education
- High School or GED equivalent
- Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance
- One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required
- Valid Driver's License
Ground Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout the property per company standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of breezeways and sidewalks including pressure washing.
- Ensure community trash receptacles are well-maintained and free of large items around the perimeter.
- Clean areas around the mailroom, pool area, fitness area and equipment, laundry room, clubhouse, and other common areas to include trash removal, replace trash
Repair & Preventative Maintenance
- Entry-level Repair and restore vacant, unoccupied apartments to make ready status in preparation for the next move-in.
- Conduct light checks around the community and replace breezeway light bulbs as needed.
- Assist the maintenance team with tasks such as lock changes and fixture replacements to help prepare apartments for new move-ins.
- Light painting of curbs, signposts, and other areas as needed.
- Maintain shop appearance to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
- Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.
- Assist the maintenance team with pool maintenance.
- Assist in maintaining shop appearance to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
- Promote good professional relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude towards prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Always maintain professionalism.
- Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.
- Willingness to Learn: Eager to grow skills with hands-on training.
- People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness, community and connection.
- Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team.
Maintenance Technicians work Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on-call rotation for afterhours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.
Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits
Maintenance Technician I – Specific Benefits: Maintenance Technician I is eligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.
Professional Benefits: Maintenance Technician I Today – Maintenance Technician II Tomorrow!
Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our employees. When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.
Personal Benefits
- Free Dental Insurance
- Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- 401k Retirement Match Program
- Paid time off including your birthday!
- Paid sick time off
- Pet Insurance Plans
- Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options
- Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Retirement Planning