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Pillar Properties has an exciting opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician I to join our team at Pillar Properties!

We develop high-quality buildings on our terms. Our maintenance team makes the difference using a strategy focused on long-term investments, through preventative maintenance and exceptional service. We provide our maintenance teams the resources and support to be empowered to make the right decision at every turn. This includes appropriate physical plant budgets and opportunities to foster and grow your skill sets.

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for assisting in the physical upkeep and maintenance of both the interior and exterior building(s) and surrounding property.

Who We Are

Pillar Properties is a privately-owned family property developer, owner, and operator with a proud history of success. Our approach is unwaveringly human, treating every relationship like family. Pillar Properties is a remarkable place to build your career.

We are on the list of Seattle Business Magazine's Washington's 100 Best Companies to Work For AND the Puget Sound Business Journal roster of Washington's Best Workplaces (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).

What You'll Do:

• Maintain all apartments and common areas with preventative maintenance as the goal
• Complete all written work orders assigned in a timely manner
• Assist with plumbing (e.g., sinks, toilets, and bathtubs)
• Assist with minor electrical work within units and in common areas (e.g., light switches, wall outlets, garbage disposals, etc.)
• Paint apartments and majority of common areas
• Assist with training and development of safety procedures and hazard communications
• Respond to all community emergencies as requested
• Travel as assigned between local properties, if applicable
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with residents, employees, and vendors
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with regular and timely attendance
• Must have own hand tools
• Basic prep and painting abilities
• Results-driven focus and approach
• Strong customer services skills
• Adaptable with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong sense of integrity and ethics

Physical Requirements:
This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 90 lbs.), pushing/pulling, and other physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading base pay plus monthly and discretionary annual performance bonuses
• Paid time off - 9 holidays, 15 vacation days
  • 5 personal days (eligible employees)
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, as well as life insurance benefits (eligible employees)
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• 30-40% housing discount at any Pillar Properties community
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance
• Fitness reimbursement, pet insurance discounts, advanced pay, & tuition reimbursement
• Cellphone allowance for eligible positions
• Paid Designations and company-sponsored training
• Opportunities for advancement and a focus on promoting from within

Compensation

• $21.63-$28.84/an hour
• Actual pay rate within stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws.
• This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus of 10%.

We are a cutting-edge company with high standards for quality. We believe that the next innovative move by Pillar can come from anywhere in the company. All voices contribute to our internal mantra of being Quietly Awesome and that drives us to Build Something Remarkable in all aspects of our business.

If you are seeking deeper connections within the industry and are passionate about helping us operate the best apartment homes in the Puget Sound area, we want to talk to you!

Drug testing and background checks are employment requirements.

Pillar Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.