Maintenance Apprentice Jobs in Laurel, MD (NOW HIRING)

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

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Working at Enterprise

At Enterprise, you'll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You'll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you're valued and supported in your growth journey.

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with anexceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary:

• Ensures timely, accurate, and high-quality completion of resident service requests.
• Contributes to marketing efforts and resident satisfaction by providing excellent customer service; communicates effectively, appropriately, and courteously with residents, associates, management and guests to ensure that all areas of concern are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Identifies and completes or oversees completion of routine, preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance repairs, as well as general upkeep tasks throughout the community and on all equipment; maintains appropriate logs and records.
• Effectively manages all maintenance associates; ensures they are fully trained and that all job responsibilities are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversees apartment turnovers. Repairs, renovates, paints, and cleans vacant apartments.
• Ensures that all areas are kept safe, tidy and free of trash, debris and animal waste, including the cleanliness of the dumpster areas, as well as the necessary preparation of dumpsters for trash pick-up.
• Continuously monitors all areas of the community and grounds to ensure they are properly and safely maintained; advises management of any areas needing attention.
• Maintains landscaping including watering of the flowers; performs snow removal as needed.
• Complies with Enterprise Residential's policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements; ensures solid understanding of Enterprise Residential's operational and human resources policies and procedures.
• Resolves complex or advanced service issues including sensitive communications with residents.
• Contributes to the annual budget planning process; maximizes the appeal of the interior and exterior appearance/condition of the property within the parameters set forth in the annual budget; ensures all required and necessary service contracts are in place and renewed annually such to optimize service while minimizing expense; purchases equipment/supplies in accordance with established budgets, and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Responds timely, appropriately and courteously to emergencies.
• Develops and delivers formal and informal training to associates throughout the company as assigned.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training sessions.
• Supports other communities as assigned by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the maintenance department which may include: Senior Maintenance Technician(s), Maintenance Technician(s), Maintenance Apprentice(s), and/or Porter(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Enterprise Residential policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Skills, Experience and Talent:

• Minimum three years as a maintenance technician or other applicable experience; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Extensive knowledge in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, equipment repair, and painting.
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification- Type II or Universal Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to lead, direct, and motivate others to innovate and excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment demonstrating strong organizational and follow up skills along with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact, in English, with a diverse group of associates, residents and external agencies.

Salary Transparency:

• You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
• Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The pay range for this position is$27.00/hour - $30.00/hour. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Total Rewards at Enterprise:

• This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
• Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.

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