About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Deforest, WI 53532Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: MaintenancePosition Summary:
As a Service Technician 1, you are a multi-faceted maintenance professional providing quality service in a timely manner to our residents and community. This role is responsible for completing repairs in occupied apartment homes as well as executing repairs requested by the company. 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. 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:
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, appliances, etc.
Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.
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 of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways
Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, promptly
Must utilize personal cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role
Must use personal vehicle to go between properties as assigned during work hours
Must take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled
QualificationsQualifications:
2-3 years maintenance experience required
Solid mechanical aptitude required
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
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 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
About Weidner Apartment Homes
Founded by W. Dean Weidner in 1977, Weidner Apartment Homes is a multi-faceted real estate investment, and management company recognized industry-wide as an efficient provider of quality rental homes and a creative developer of new housing.
The vision of the Weidner Company is to distinguish ourselves as the apartment industry leader in each of our markets, which includes Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada. We can only achieve that vision by having the best apartment managers, leasing consultants, maintenance managers, and service technicians in the business.
We value our people and truly understand that our associates are our greatest asset.
As of 2024, 316+ multi-family residential communities are in the Weidner portfolio, representing over 72,000 units located in thirteen U.S. states and four provinces of Canada.
According to the National Multi-Family Housing Council, Weidner is now the 12th largest private owner of apartments in the United States. In addition, Weidner owns and manages approximately 800,000+ square feet of commercial, retail, and office space.