Property Maintenance Technician

Property Maintenance Technician
Location: Adam & Bruce, Fort Wayne, IN
Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

 

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and experienced in property maintenance? RHF is seeking a Property Maintenance Technician to help maintain Adam & Bruce, a 50-unit senior residential community in Fort Wayne, IN.

This position supports daily property operations by maintaining buildings, common areas, and grounds, completing work orders, responding to maintenance needs, and assisting with apartment turnovers. The ideal candidate is organized, service-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, functional, and welcoming community for residents.

What You'll Do

As our Property Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Building & Property Maintenance: Maintain the interior and exterior of the property and perform daily janitorial duties in common areas, including lobbies, stairwells, walkways, hallways, windows, banisters, bathrooms, and communal rooms.
• Unit Turnovers: Complete apartment turnovers within 3 days of move-out, as needed.
• Preventative Maintenance & Painting: Perform painting and preventative maintenance tasks according to established schedules.
• Inspections: Assist with apartment, building, and systems inspections as required.
• Work Orders: Respond to and complete work orders for units and common areas, prioritize requests based on urgency, and document work in OneSite.
• Maintenance Emergencies: Respond to maintenance emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and appliance-related issues.
• Vendor Coordination: Monitor landscape contractors and work with vendors to ensure work is completed satisfactorily.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow established safety procedures and support compliance with applicable regulations and REAC/NSPIRE inspection requirements.
• Customer Service: Provide responsive and professional service to residents, staff, vendors, and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintenance Organization: Keep the maintenance shop, storage areas, tools, equipment, and supplies clean, secure, and organized.
• Property Security: Maintain proper control and security of property keys and remain alert to property security concerns.

Physical Attributes 

• Physical Strength & Lifting: Regularly lift or move equipment, tools, and materials up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Stamina & Endurance: Spend long hours standing, walking, claiming stairways and moving around facilities.
• Manual Dexterity: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.
• Flexibility & Mobility: Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach overhead or horizontally in tight spaces.
• Height & Balance: Climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs to perform elevated repairs.

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in the building maintenance field highly desired.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using hand and power tools for repair and maintenance tasks.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and endure prolonged standing and repetitive activities, including using tools, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Basic understanding of leadership principles with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting issues.
• Software Knowledge: Familiarity with property management software such as RealPage Maintenance Facilities.
• Communication Skills: Basic proficiency in English for effective communication.

 

Why You'll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Term life and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Apply today and be part of a great team!