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Service Technician 2

Weidner Apartment Homes, Woodinville, WA, United States


Woodin Creek Village
Position Summary
As Service Technician 1, you are a multi-faceted maintenance professional responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy and providing quality service in a timely manner to our residents and the community. Each day, you will work both in vacant apartments and occupied apartments, performing tasks including painting, drywall repairs, and executing maintenance repairs requested by the company. In addition, this role is responsible for conducting efficient daily maintenance tasks while increasing the asset value and integrity of your community. You are able to work independently in all aspects of your role and at a consistent, quality pace. A successful Service Technician 1 is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. This position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates, and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy, including painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs

Perform basic system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.

Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting

Learn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, and identify the correct paint sheen and color

Repair plank, vinyl, and carpet flooring

Perform service requests for residents daily and timely with moderate supervision and assistance

Perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, and appliances

Perform preventative maintenance as assigned

Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable

Perform daily grounds maintenance, including trash removal, pet waste disposal, maintaining pet waste stations, sweeping walkways, and snow removal where applicable

Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks promptly

Utilize Weidner‑issued cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role

Use personal vehicle to travel between properties as assigned during work hours

Participate in the on‑call rotation as scheduled

Qualifications

1+ years maintenance experience required

1+ years painting and drywall repairs preferred

Solid mechanical aptitude required

Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds/36.3 kilograms, climb ladders, and multiple flights of stairs at a time

Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds/90.7 kilograms

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicable

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, swimming pool maintenance, appliances, building systems, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems

EPA certification desired

Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis

Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text

Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; willing and able to learn new software programs

Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision, and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws

Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code/uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times

Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently

Ability to work overtime as requested

Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed

Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized

Agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing

Have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation at all times

Driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work

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