Maintenance Technician - Indigo West

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people-first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow.

Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization. Through operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a people-focused approach, we strive to be good neighbors to our residents, to each other, and to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Complete maintenance work orders for appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, gate systems, pools, and general repairs, including occasional after‑hours issues.
• Prepare vacant units to ensure apartments are fully rent‑ready.
• Maintain facilities and inventory by keeping maintenance areas organized, managing parts stock, and ensuring all amenity spaces remain clean, safe, and operational.
• Provide resident support through professional communication, timely issue resolution, and assistance with resident events and deliveries.
• Handle administrative tasks including logging service requests, updating databases, and monitoring contractor performance while supporting budget and policy compliance.
• Uphold community standards by following company policies and maintaining a clean, professional appearance at all times.

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Requirements:

• Bring 1–3 years of maintenance experience , ideally in apartment communities, with strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Apply basic business awareness , including comfort with budgeting or simple financial concepts.
• Hold or obtain refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) within the first 90 days of employment.
• Maintain valid licensing and transportation , including a clean driver’s license and dependable vehicle.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs on wheels, climbing 40‑ft ladders, bending, kneeling, and using hand tools and test equipment.
• Move and service heavy equipment including appliances, laundry machines, building materials, and specialty equipment—often 75 to 300+ lbs—sometimes up multiple flights of stairs using a hand truck.

What We Offer:

• Expected hourly pay rate of $23.50/hour
• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

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