Maintenance Technician III

About the Role

Join Hawthorne Residential Partners as a Maintenance Technician III, where you will be instrumental in maintaining well-kept, welcoming apartment communities. This position emphasizes growth through skill enhancement, trade knowledge, and career advancement in a supportive and motivating team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex maintenance work orders, ensuring timely and professional repair and upkeep.
• Lead and mentor junior maintenance staff, fostering skill development and team effectiveness.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks as per company guidelines.
• Maintain vacant apartments to move-in ready status following standards.
• Assist with pool maintenance and cleanliness.
• Perform daily upkeep for buildings and common areas, including grounds maintenance.
• Organize and maintain the maintenance shop for efficient supply management.
• Promote positive community relations through professionalism and courteous interactions with residents, coworkers, and vendors.
• Participate in scheduled on-call emergency services and support resident events as required.
• Adhere strictly to OSHA and company safety policies.
• Complete special projects assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: At least 3 years in apartment maintenance or trades such as HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work; supervisory or lead technician experience highly preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license, EPA/HVAC certification, and CPO certification.

Work Schedule

The role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a required on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and occasional event assistance.

Desirable Traits and Growth Potential

• A positive approach to problem-solving and technical challenges.
• A keen willingness to learn and grow personally and professionally.
• A strong commitment to exceptional customer service aligned with the company’s Live It culture.
• Dependability within the team and the community.
• Leadership qualities with a focus on mentoring and technical problem-solving.

Compensation and Benefits

• Access to monthly renewal bonuses, quarterly performance, and resident satisfaction bonuses on top of hourly wages.
• Opportunities for career advancement, including progression to Maintenance Supervisor roles.
• Educational support including tuition reimbursement to enhance maintenance skills.
• Personal benefits such as free dental insurance; comprehensive and affordable medical and vision plans; health and wellness incentives; 401k retirement matching; paid time off including birthdays and sick leave; pet insurance; paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; telehealth access 24/7; company-paid life insurance; and retirement planning resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hawthorne Residential Partners is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.