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Building Maintenance Technician

MW8 Apartments
Portland, OR Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026

JOB PURPOSE:

The Maintenance Tech has primary responsibility for the physical integrity of each community and proper maintenance and oversight. The majority of a Maintenance Tech’s time is involved in the scheduling of work orders, the preparation of new apartments for occupancy, daily cleaning and upkeep, and completion of on-going maintenance projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: will always include those specifically assigned by the Community Manager.

  • Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors.
  • Cleaning common areas
  • Scheduling work orders.
  • Maintaining the community effectively while following budget guidelines.
  • Overseeing the completion of routine service requests within 24 hours.
  • Completing service request records and informing the Community Manager of any resident maintenance issues.
  • Developing maintenance and cleaning schedule for all areas of the community including common areas, amenities, breezeways, parking lots and entrance areas.
  • Keeping maintenance shop in an organized and clean condition.
  • Adhering to all government policies including OSHA and EPA guidelines.
  • Respond to emergency calls
  • Reviewing work with all outside contractors prior to completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Working knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and has the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to read and understand operating statements and budgets.
  • Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure
  • Effective time management skills
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Able to follow directions from a supervisor
  • Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
  • Able to accept constructive criticism
  • Must have own tools
  • Able to climb and work from ladders and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads
  • Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2 to 3 years hands-on general maintenance experience.
  • 2 to 3 years hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
  • Must have basic computer skills necessary to enter and retrieve data from a computer and to program access gates and systems via the computer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28

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