Maintenance Technician in Training - Signing Bonus

Job Description

$1,000 Signing Bonus:

We understand that great talent is hard to find, so if you're the right fit for this opportunity we'll give you $1,000. $500 after 60 days, and $500 after 90 days of successful employment, when you join our team!

If you’re driven, dedicated, and have what it takes to build vibrant communities where residents live and prosper, our Maintenance Technician in Training opportunity at Staples Mill Townhomes is perfect for you!

PRG Real Estate is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Training for our property in Richmond to ensure that all vacant apartments throughout the community are thoroughly restored to “market-ready” status while creating a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for our residents. As our new Maintenance Tech, you’ll be responsible for general upkeep and cleaning of the grounds and common interior spaces as well as assisting in the preparation of vacant units for occupancy.

Our maintenance teams have a reputation for their integrity and willingness to go above and beyond for our residents. Your role is critical for maintaining our high level of customer service as well as the cleanliness and marketability of the community to renew and secure new leases.

PRG Perks

Our Benefits

Aside from working with smart, passionate PRG team members and having the potential for uncapped, internal growth opportunities, at PRG we offer a competitive suite of benefits. Along with Company paid mental health therapy, dental, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, and new parent leave, we also offer premium health coverage, vision, voluntary life insurance and short-term disability coverage, housing discount, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, discounted home and auto insurance, wellness and nutrition programs, and employee recognition programs.

Find out more about our benefits and “Why PRG” here!

Our Culture

If you’re the kind of person that goes above and beyond the call of duty every day, then you’ll fit right in at PRG! We believe in empowering our team members to give their best. We create an environment and provide employees with the tools they need to not only meet but exceed our resident’s expectations. We offer a fun, family atmosphere where respect and appreciation of each other is a daily given and each employee challenges each other to go to the next level. We’re socially conscious too. We care about the communities we call home, and across our portfolio, our employees are passionate about participating in charity organization events that give back to the communities in which we serve.

Essential Maintenance Technician in Training Job Functions

Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines

Maintains a constant awareness of the community’s condition and immediately takes action to correct unsafe circumstances; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned-out exterior lights

Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager

Replaces or repairs windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, and closet doors

Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter

Rakes, sweeps, shovels, and plows the community as circumstances warrant

Checks faucets and sink plugs, and repair/replace as necessary; Replaces washers and performs repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc., as needed

Reports all major repairs to Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager prior to any expenditure of funds

Helps with service orders as required by the workload of the department

Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition

Conducts all business in accordance with company policies/procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to housing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum of 2 years of building maintenance experience or equivalent required

Technical training in one or more trades preferred

Basic knowledge of building maintenance principles and procedures

Basic knowledge of how to operate hand, power tools, and equipment

Ability to maintain high ethical standards

Ability to problem-solve and identify/implement process improvements

Organizational skills to enable effective management of multiple, shifting priorities

Ability to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment

Ability to pay close attention to detail and adhere to strict deadlines

Ability to maintain any license or certification as necessary

Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or holidays as necessary

Valid driver’s license required

High School Diploma or equivalent experience required

There's no better place to launch (or continue!) your real estate management career.

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