Job description

Are you looking for a property management company that offers an energetic and fun work environment?

Velair Property Management educates, encourages, and empowers our people through a work/home life balance, an open-door policy, mentorship program, endless learning possibilities, room for advancement and countless new experiences. If you are a hard-working, reliable, energetic and a fun-loving employee, we've got a place for you!

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing our apartment communities. This is successfully achieved through the completion of preventative maintenance, general maintenance requests, interior and exterior building systems maintenance, and preparing units for move-in. Throughout all job-related activities, proper prioritization, operational safety standards, and effective communication with residents, guests and Velair team members is required.

This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus to be paid out in 4 equal installments of $500.00 every 3 months during the 1st year of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Responsible for completing work orders of various types including, but not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC, drywall, painting, appliances, general and routine resident work order requests, and apartment turnovers
• Manages the preventative maintenance and general repairs of the buildings' exterior and interior systems
• Performs emergency on-call service requests as needed and per policy
• Assists in snow/ice removal (where applicable) and documentation thereof
• Understands and follows all safety protocols including understanding MSDS on use of chemicals
• Conducts routine inspections including daily walk-throughs, apartment move-ins/move-outs, and other building inspections with and without internal and external agents involved
• Possesses the required basic tools and necessities to complete tasks including but not limited to screwdriver, hammer, tape measure, and adjustable wrench.
• Effectively communicates updates and/or concerns regarding the property to the applicable property management and maintenance personnel
• Maintain maintenance shop and supply inventory in an organized and cost-effective manner
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites in the portfolio as directed on occasion to provide maintenance support
• Timely completes additional tasks as assigned

About You

To be successful in this position, you should have the following education/experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred
• One to three years of related experience and/or training in the maintenance industry with a preference on multi-family housing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic mathematical ability
• Basic computer skills

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, ability to drive and valid insurance
• As Velair is a quickly growing organization, we want a commitment to career growth through Velair supported and/or provided learning and development including occasional travel to off-site trainings with infrequent overnight stays
• Due to the nature of the position, there may be times outside standard business hours required on some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites in the portfolio as directed on occasion to provide maintenance support

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to frequently move 20-70 pounds
• Ability to frequently walk steps, climb ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, crouching, and use of lower extremities and back muscles
• Work is both indoor and outdoor as needed with a range of temperature

Employee Testimonial from Current Property Manager

“Once you work for Velair, you never want to leave. Everyone who works for Velair is part of the Velair family. There is such a strong support system in everything we do. This is the first company that I have worked for that I truly feel valued”.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mounds View, MN 55112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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