Maintenance Technician

Who We Are

Redwood Communities, Inc. ("Redwood Communities"), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best-in-class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non-profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical benefits: We cover more than 90% of medical premiums, and employees have the option of a 100% employer-paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays each year & 1 floating holiday.

About the Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventive maintenance to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of apartment communities. This role supports the operations team by completing maintenance requests, assisting with property upkeep, and ensuring vacant units are ready for occupancy.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Requests: Receive, prioritize, and complete maintenance requests for apartment units, common areas, and building exteriors. Repairs may include, but are not limited to, interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, electrical, plumbing, minor appliance repairs, furniture moving, and assisting with pest control.
• Unit Turnovers: Collaborate with the Community Manager to prepare vacant units for re-rent in a timely and efficient manner.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment, systems, and building infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Systems Oversight: Understand and routinely monitor the operation of fire control, water, and other critical building systems to ensure proper functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Groundskeeping: Conduct regular grounds maintenance to maintain curb appeal and a welcoming environment for residents.
• Janitorial Duties: Perform interior and exterior cleaning tasks to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive property.
• Supplies and Procurement: Purchase and manage supplies, equipment, and services necessary to meet routine maintenance needs efficiently.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, organized, and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.

• Experience performing general maintenance tasks at multiple locations

• Ability to work with a diverse population in a residential environment

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Flexibility to travel to different locations as needed.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Ability to work inside and outside in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English in a manner sufficient to carry out duties.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines

Attendance: Position requires on-call status and flexibility to work any hours necessary to complete the job. Work schedules and location assignments are subject to change

Redwood Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.