Maintenance Technician

Aura Living Ltd - Garden City, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Garden City, ID

About the position

Aura Living is a premier boutique multifamily management firm dedicated to elevating the Idaho market. With decades of proven success in multifamily expertise, our team is poised to infuse unparalleled excellence into the communities we serve. We are looking for a Multi-Family Community Maintenance Technician superstar to join our team. This exciting and challenging opportunity is for an individual with proven leadership skills, a history of working well both independently and as a team, and superior professional references from employers within the industry. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of our properties, responding to maintenance requests, and performing various repairs and inspections to maintain a safe and pleasant living environment for our residents. The position is based at Boulder Creek in Garden City, ID, and is a full-time role requiring 40 hours of work per week. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property maintenance, including experience with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The role requires a commitment to safety and adherence to maintenance policies, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with the maintenance team and management. We value our team and offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive work environment that respects work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests received by management from residents within 24 hours, noting maintenance directives.
• Periodically inspect all units, buildings, and common areas, making small repairs as needed thereby avoiding many large repairs later.
• Check physical security by making sure storage areas and other such entrances are locked and that there is adequate lighting in hallways, parking areas and grounds.
• Help prepare vacant apartments for occupancy, including painting where required.
• Complete vacant apartment turnover within 3 to 5 days.
• Know the location of the water meter cutoff, all apartment or fixture cutoffs, gas meter cutoff and the sewer clean-outs.
• Light pilot lights that have gone out. For more complex gas problems, call the gas company.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all installed equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals.
• Adhere to safety, security and maintenance policies, directives, and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or on-site Community Manager.
• Repair lights, electrical and plumbing (switches, outlets, circuit breaking devices, repair of faucets, clearing of stoppages, replacement of fittings replacement if fixtures, etc.).
• Paint both exterior and interior of buildings.
• Change locks as required.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Attend meetings and seminars as directed by Company.
• Repair broken glass (including glass cutting and glazing).
• Repair other areas such as concrete, masonry and roofs.
• Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing shelves, sanding and refinishing floors, and replacing hardware.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in Property Maintenance preferred
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Operation of light construction equipment and vehicles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to meet deadlines, integrity, and work ethic
• Valid Idaho Driver's License and clean driving record
• Pre-employment Drug Test and Background Check is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive health care
• Paid holidays
• Upscale and Professional work environment
• Culture that respects work-life balance