Service Technician in Training

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Phoenix, AZ 85020Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Category: MaintenancePosition Summary:

As a Service Technician in Training (SIT), you are a driven individual with the ability and willingness to learn all aspects of maintaining a valuable multi-million- dollar asset. SITs should be familiar with hand tools and be mechanically inclined. A successful Service Technician in Training is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

Learn all aspects of preparing apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs

Learn to perform service requests for residents daily and timely

Learn to perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc

Learn to perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc

Learn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color

Learn to clean pools, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable

Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways

Learn and participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, promptly

Expect to take part in the on-call rotation any time after 90 days of employment

Ensure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards

Assist team with distributing resident correspondence and notices while maintaining privacy of confidential and sensitive information

Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed

Learn to Monitor supplies and maintain equipment

Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times

QualificationsQualifications:

Mechanical aptitude required

Successful completion of the Service in Training curriculum within 6 months

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

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

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

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

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 and 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 outside of normal scheduled hours as needed

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

Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized

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

Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all times

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