Capital Tech

WHO WE ARE:

Do you find satisfaction in work that is “transforming communities and transforming lives?" If yes, then we have an opportunity for you. The Neiders Company, founded in 1989, is a fully integrated real estate investment firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington.  We currently own and operate over 85 apartment communities in the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern United States with other markets under consideration.

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic Capital Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated team of Community Champion! As the Capital Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for providing support to the maintenance department of your area to ensure working order, overall operations, and appearance of the apartment buildings. 

Capital Maintenance Technician Essential Functions: Include but are not limited to-

• Service Requests: You will ensure service requests are completed professionally within 24 hours, which may include scheduling an appropriate vendor. You will ensure all service requests are signed off and report any variance from our 24-hour commitment. You will respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies and unscheduled repair work. You will provide both temporary and long-term repairs as the situation dictates.
• Preventive Maintenance: You will perform, update, execute, and document ongoing preventive maintenance schedules on a regular basis and advise your manager and the community manager of outstanding items and recommend future improvement projects intended to enhance the consistency of the property and prolonging its life.
• Property Inspections and Maintenance: You will perform regular property inspections to ensure compliance with the established standards regarding risk management, safety, cleanliness, general appearance, and landscaping management.
• Resident Relations: As a “front line” employee who interacts regularly with our residents, you will work to establish and maintain good relations with residents, prospective residents, vendors, and coworkers. You will use your effective communication skills to always interact in a courteous and professional manner.
• Occupancy Management: You will assist the community managers and local maintenance team in ensuring the apartments are ready for occupancy in accordance with the leasing objectives, which includes but is not limited to performing the move out/in inspections, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repairs, carpet cleaning/replacement, painting, equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and cleaning.
• Maintain Commitment to Safety: You will maintain the availability of safety equipment including but not limited to fire pumps, sprinklers, emergency generators, fire panels, smoke detectors, CO detectors, etc., including testing devices. You will maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. You will utilize reasonable safety measures and precautions and maintain all necessary training and certification required to perform work.

 Capital Maintenance Technician Qualifications: Include but are not limited to-

• You’ve “been there, done that.”  We require three (3) years of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, drywall repairs, carpentry, and/or pool maintenance experience. Must own set of basic hand tools.
• You have some credentials.  We require a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• You’re a great communicator.  You easily manage relationships and build rapport with others, and you are a pro at motivating others.
• You’re tech literate.  You know how to work your way with basic computer tasks, including sending/receiving email, browsing the internet, completing online form.
• You like change; you really like change.  You can easily adapt as the situation warrants, and you are able to stay focus while working on multiple deadlines and changes in fast-paced environment. You also possess extraordinarily strong project management skills, juggling big and small tasks alike. 
• You’re a taskmaster.  Your time and project management skills are extraordinarily strong, and you can focus on the smallest details while keeping the larger process running effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• You’re a fixer.  You demonstrate tact and empathy when dealing with Resident and Associate concerns. Work to resolve them quickly without losing sight of the criticality of customer service.
• You don’t mind traveling.  This position requires travel, within your area, sometimes with shorter than average notice. Must own valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
• You're on the move.  You frequently walk stairs, post notices, lift/move items up to 75 lbs., and tour the property with residents or staff.

Benefits and Perks:

We recognize that compensation and benefits are important not only to our associates but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of rewards to meet everyone’s needs including:

• Full suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Matching 401K at 4%
• 15 days of PTO 
• 6 days Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday (Veteran's Day OR Day After Thanksgiving)
• Housing discounts at TNC properties
• Perks & Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Supplementary Discounts through MetLife

Salary : $25 - $27