What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Apprentice Program position at Lewis Group of Companies?
Description
LEWIS MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Grow your career to Lewis Maintenance Technician
The Lewis Recruiting team is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Lewis Maintenance Apprentice Program.
Please note: This program is available to Lewis employees only.
JOIN THE TEAM: This exciting program is intended for groundskeepers who have expressed a desire to advance to a Maintenance Technician position within the company. By meeting class requirements and job responsibilities, the program offers a unique career path for Lewis team-members seeking to advance their skills and career.
To be considered: Employees must first receive approval from their Maintenance Supervisor and Community Director. Groundskeepers who are selected to participate in the program will be transferred to a training property, where they will be under the guidance of a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor and mentored by qualified Maintenance Technicians. The hourly rate for a Maintenance Apprentice is $21.50/hour.
Apprentices will work alongside other maintenance personnel, as well as independently, learning the necessary skills and processes that are required for promotion to a Maintenance Technician position.
PREREQUISITES TO APPLY:
- Complete a minimum of 10 Maintenance Training Classes
- This position requires reliable transportation and a valid driver's license is preferred
Once accepted to the 12‐week training program, a Maintenance Apprentice must demonstrate the following requirements of the position to successfully
complete the program:
- Use and understanding of OneSite
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) location and comprehension
- Safe work practices and knowledge of emergency procedures
- Proper use of tools and equipment
- Independent completion of vacant unit turns
- Independent completion of service requests
- Comprehension of on‐call responsibilities
- Completion of the Daily Training Task Log(s)
- Ownership for the daily appearance and upkeep of the property
- Professionalism with residents and vendors
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures
At the completion of the 12‐week training program, the Maintenance Apprentice will be evaluated by the Director of Maintenance to determine if he/she may advance to a Maintenance Technician position. If the apprentice does not meet these requirements, he/she will remain a groundskeeper at his/her previous hourly rate and will be placed where there is an open position. There is no guaranteed placement back at the original community.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: During the program, your training experiences will include:
- Basic Plumbing, including angle stops, shut-off valves, disposals, supply lines, water heaters & more
- Appliances, including washer/dryer, ranges, microwaves & refrigerators
- Drywall & Painting best practices
- Basic Electrical, including GFCI, switches, ballasts & more
- Air conditioning & heating systems
- Doors & Windows, entry locks, hardware & cutting keys
- Counter-tops & Cabinets
- Garage Doors & Openers
- Vendor relations, maintenance inspections, office procedures, On-call responsibilities and much more
NOTE: This position is open to Lewis Employees only.
Lewis Apartment Communities prides itself on its promote-from-within culture and the Maintenance Apprentice Program is a great opportunity to advance your skills and career, learning and working alongside the best in the industry.
Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we pride ourselves on recruiting, employing, training, compensating and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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