Maintenance Technician

The Rants Group the Olympia area's longest running investment real estate management and brokerage firms, established in 1973. With three generations in the office, the company is family run and manages, develops, leases and sells a wide range of commercial and residential properties.

Our main office is located in downtown Olympia next to the Farmer’s Market. Our management portfolio consists of over 700 residential units and over 60 commercial properties. The Rants Group is a growing company that values service to our customers and service to our community.

Job Summary:

• Maintain schedule daily and update as needed according to service request priority.
• Maintain regular contact with property managers to prioritize service requests and review work.
• Evaluate service requests to determine the best course of action.
• Plan and conduct material purchasing for service requests.
• Communicate with tenants to coordinate entry and update on status of service requests.
• Perform necessary work to resolve and close service requests in a timely fashion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fixing sinks
• Repairing roof leaks
• Diagnosing heating/cooling problems
• Resolving plumbing issues
• Pest removal
• Major appliance repair
• Minor electrical repair
• Maintenance and repair of lighting fixtures
• Drywall Repair
• Painting

Qualifications & Skills:

• 2+ years’ experience working in a facility maintenance related position.
• Must possess valid Washington State Driver’s license.
• Be physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and climb a ladder.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to respond to emergency calls during non-business hours, if necessary.
• Providing own tools is preferred.
• Locksmithing experience is a plus.
• Must have some basic knowledge or experience with HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with AppFolio or other online maintenance platforms is a plus.

COMPENSATION: $50,000 to $60,000/year: $24.04 to $28.85/hour

Eligible employees receive:

• Employer-provided health coverage (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
• Paid vacation after 6 months
• Sick leave
• Retirement plan after 3 years
• Mileage reimbursement

HOURS: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

CLOSING: Position will close immediately upon finding a qualified applicant.

Successful applicants will be subject to criminal background screening and credit check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person