Maintenance Technician

• Position Title: Maintenance Technician Reports To: Service Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining Zehr Properties' apartment communities, single-family homes, commercial properties, and common areas in a safe, clean, and professional condition. The position performs routine maintenance, emergency repairs, unit turns, preventative maintenance, inspections, and property improvements while delivering outstanding customer service.

General Maintenance

• Complete assigned work orders accurately and efficiently. Perform plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry, flooring, appliance, HVAC filter, and fixture repairs.
• Install and replace water heaters, appliances, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Repair doors, windows, locks, cabinets, shelving, trim, siding, gutters, and roofs as needed.

Unit Turns

• Complete apartment turnovers to company standards.
• Remove trash and abandoned items as directed.
• Paint units, complete punch lists, and verify all plumbing, electrical, appliances, windows, and doors function properly.
• Ensure units are rent-ready by scheduled completion dates.
• Exterior Maintenance Lawn mowing, weed eating, bush and tree trimming. Landscaping, leaf removal, snow removal, salting, parking lot maintenance, pressure washing, and exterior cleanup.
• Preventative Maintenance Perform scheduled inspections.
• Replace furnace filters. Inspect roofs, gutters, water heaters, smoke detectors, and common areas.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns before they become major repairs.
• Emergency Response Respond to after-hours emergencies as part of the rotating on-call schedule.
• Address water leaks, sewer backups, no heat, electrical hazards, storm damage, and other emergency situations.

Customer Service

• Treat residents professionally and respectfully.
• Communicate repair status clearly.
• Leave work areas clean and protect resident property.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Update work orders in AppFolio.
• Upload before-and-after photos.
• Document labor, materials, and repair notes.
• Maintain tools and inventory.

Safety

• Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Use required PPE.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Maintenance, construction, or property management experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 75 pounds.
• Climb ladders, bend, kneel, crawl, and work indoors and outdoors in all weather.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, typically 40–45 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday with rotating on-call responsibilities and overtime as needed.

Performance Expectations

• Complete work orders within company standards.
• Maintain a professional appearance and company vehicle.
• Produce quality workmanship with minimal callbacks.
• Follow all Zehr Properties SOPs and contribute to resident satisfaction.

Mission

• Every Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in providing safe, clean, and well-maintained homes through professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional service.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22