Maintenance Technician

Employer: Diverge, LLC
Position: Maintenance Technician
Location: Appleton, WI
Type: Part-time or Full-time

Job Description: Merge Urban Development (the parent company of Diverge, LLC) is looking for a part-time or full-time Maintenance Technician to support the Urbane115 apartment community in Appleton, WI. This position will be responsible for general maintenance and repairs. This includes plumbing, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, snow removal, lawn care, and upkeep of other building systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicates with Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisors; maintains a team environment.
• Shows conscious behavior and professionalism in customer interactions (with residents and commercial tenants).
• Responds to and prioritizes work orders for resident requests for maintenance.
• Troubleshoots, determines, and executes resident work orders (includes: locks/keys, heating & cooling, appliances, lighting, plumbing, etc.)
• Plans repair work using the building’s blueprints or equipment manuals as needed.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, repairing doors & other building fixtures, flooring repair, window washing, and more.
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Utilizes the company Purchase Order system to order supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Complete maintenance logs and inspection documentation.
• Adept at readying apartments for move-in and showings
• Performs inventory on supplies.
• Keeps tools and supplies clean and organized, including grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
• Setting up repair appointments with mechanics or electricians when needed, relaying critical information to the Property Manager utilizing the Property Management System.
• Furniture assembly.
• Maintaining courtyard and building grounds in top condition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Meet or exceed company standards for cleanliness, cost control, safety, physical condition, and resident satisfaction related to the overall maintenance of the property.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Benefits offered:

• Flexible Schedule
• Tool Reimbursement Program

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Tell me about a time you had downtime at work. How did you decide what to do with it?
• What does ‘being productive’ mean to you when no one is watching?
• Give an example of something you improved at a previous job that wasn’t part of your job description.
• When you’re managing multiple tasks with different deadlines, how do you prioritize your day?
• Describe a time when you noticed something slipping through the cracks. What did you do?
• Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced environment. What helped you keep up?
• What part of your work gives you the most energy?
• If you were hired and I wasn’t available for the first week, how would you get yourself up to speed?
• What keeps you at a job long-term?
• Can you describe the work environment where you do your best work?
• Where do you see yourself in 2–3 years, realistically?

Work Location: In person