Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician's primary role will be to support the Community Managers by ensuring site safety and completion of required property maintenance necessary to maintain excellent curb appeal and the overall appearance and quality of the properties on a scheduled basis.

This will include prioritizing and processing work orders which may include both urgent and routine maintenance of property and apartment units. This position is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance work is done in compliance with OSHA regulations, and Guardian policies and procedures. A Maintenance Technician is also responsible for coordinating with other property staff and vendors to provide outstanding customer service to the residents, provide well-timed and proactive property maintenance, safeguard the good financial health and stability of the properties, and complete all required paperwork and reports on time.

For this position, we are seeking a dynamic self-starter who enjoys working with others and excels in a fast-paced, flexible, and hands-on environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional and communicative. Must have minimum of one year in property maintenance, building engineering or a related field. Must have or have access to a properly insured vehicle for use in business transportation needs, as well as maintain valid driver's license and insurance.

Schedule: 40 hours / week; Tuesday - Saturday, 8AM-5PM

Compensation: $27 / hr + Benefits!

Housing: 20% off of rent

Benefits: Medical/Vision/Prescription Insurance, Dental Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care FSA, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employer-matched 401-K, 10 days of Vacation Time per year, 1 hour of WA State Paid Sick Time for every 30 hours worked, 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday, Employee Assistance Program.

Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their property management career to the next level! Interested in growing along with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Represent Guardian in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Support Community Manager’s efforts to assure that the company’s efforts fully meet and exceed property management obligations.
• Maintain the property so it is in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws (fire, backflow, OSHA, etc.).
• Walk property grounds daily, maintain exterior of the property to ensure grounds are clean and property has excellent curb appeal.
• Alert supervisor of any potential liabilities or repairs. Identify property problems and repairs needed in the areas of structural, electrical, plumbing, and appliances.
• Under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor and (if applicable) with the assistance of other Maintenance Staff, respond to all service requests and complete all Work Orders and Apartment Turnovers in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Guardian’s policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate records of current space conditions including roof, HVAC, utilities and special circumstances.
• Keep the model unit in condition to show and make sure that the office, maintenance work area, grounds and common areas are neat and clean at all times.
• Regularly inspect property and vacant apartments and coordinate the work and schedules of property vendors.
• Required to carry a property cell phone and be on call for emergencies after business hours and on weekends, on a rotating basis with other staff.
• Communicate with supervisor about any issues, or resident questions or concerns brought directly to the Maintenance Technician.
• Perform maintenance or coordinate maintenance of pools, spas, and pool areas (if applicable).
• Follow confidentiality guidelines for all resident, property, owner, and Guardian information at all times.
• Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned by the Community Manager or Portfolio Manager.

Guardian – Company Description

The Guardian Experience – Our People

Property Management is our strength. People have always been our passion. We are proud to have been recognized through employee surveys as a Top Workplace employer in 2022 and 2023. Our team is, and has always been, actively engaged in superior real estate management and enhancing the communities in which we live and work. The company is also an active contributor to a variety of housing and education causes, and in 2023, Guardian was named the Top Philanthropic organization for medium-size companies in its headquarters region. In this economy, companies come and go. As a third-generation, family-owned firm, Guardian’s growth and stability have evolved the company into a leading Pacific Northwest real estate management and investment firm.

Guardian Offers

In addition to competitive salaries, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Holidays, we offer a culture in which individuals work and participate in collaborative team environments and are encouraged to continue to grow both professionally and personally.

AAP/EEO Statement

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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