Title: Maintenance Technician Looking for full-time, year-round, recession-proof work? As a maintenance technician in the residential property management field, you’ll have a consistent, secure job that enables you to work with your hands, help people, and solve problems. RPM maintenance technicians prepare apartments for new residents, make repairs in apartments of current residents, and perform routine maintenance in and around the community.This job and career path have advantages that you can’t find everywhere, even in other maintenance jobs, such as: Consistent work. The RPM industry is resilient, and as an RPM maintenance technician, you’ll have work even when COVID-19 guidelines result in closing down other industries, such as hospitality, restaurant, and retail. Also, you won’t experience seasonal lulls the way you might as HVAC contractor; construction worker; or other commercial maintenance specialists. Comprehensive benefits. With a job as an RPM maintenance technician, your needs are covered with a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, and life insurance. RPM careers also offer paid holidays and vacations, and many provide rent reduction and tuition assistance. Range of work and knowledge. You’ll be trained and asked to fix problems with plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, locks, carpentry, and more. Variety. No two days are alike. You’ll have different tasks in different apartments where you’ll interact with and help different people every day. Personal interaction. You’ll get to know the people you are helping in the community, and they’ll be thankful for what you do.A maintenance technician job is good for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn. The job may be especially well-suited for someone with technical school training or military, construction, contracting, or home repair experience. Companies tend to promote from within, so with some years of experience under your belt, you could become a regional maintenance manager for a portfolio of communities!Annual Base Salary Range*Entry level: $34,500 – $44,000Maintenance supervisor: $49,000 – $65,200Regional maintenance manager: $76,000 – $109,800Additional Earnings*Overtime and bonus pay: 6.7% – 11.4% of salaryHousing BenefitsSome employers offer rent reductions of 20% or more.* Source: CEL & Associates 2019 Real Estate Compensation Survey. These salary ranges are not reflective of every market and may be higher or lower depending on geographic area and employer. About the Company: National Apartment Association The National Apartment Association envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and a powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 145 state and local affiliates, over 91,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home. Company Size: 20 to 49 employees Industry: Other/Not Classified Founded: 0 Website: https://www.naahq.org/
See More Details >>Position Summary: Oversee service calls for assigned stores for specified zone. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. • Prior experience in the maintenance field or appropriate school training. • Must have appropriate plumbing licenses. • Ability to travel independently. • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekend hours and overnights. • Ability to enter data. • Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrates ability to make intelligent decisions quickly • Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers • Be a team player and contribute positively to build team moral. • Relocate to specified zones. • Knowledge of company operations and procedures. • Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point with the ability to learn new computer skills. • Customer service role model. • Self-motivated, able to organize, prioritize, plan and meet deadlines. • Decision maker with problem solving skills. • Must be professional, dependable, possess positive attitude, good judgment, and be able to gain the support of others to get the job done. • Change filter as needed on company owned equipment. • Make necessary repairs to sinks, faucets, toilets, hose connections, drain lines, water lines, water heaters, etc… • Perform routine preventative maintenance on company owned equipment. • Works with lead to develop store maintenance schedule for assigned stores. • Maintains and controls inventory for truck stock. • Maintains sanitation of work areas as prescribed by established standards. • Communicate and interact effectively and amicably with the team including other associates, and supervisors and exercise consideration for others. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Position Summary: Oversee service calls for assigned stores for specified zone. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. • Prior experience in the maintenance field or appropriate school training. • Must have appropriate plumbing licenses. • Ability to travel independently. • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekend hours and overnights. • Ability to enter data. • Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrates ability to make intelligent decisions quickly • Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers • Be a team player and contribute positively to build team moral. • Relocate to specified zones. • Knowledge of company operations and procedures. • Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point with the ability to learn new computer skills. • Customer service role model. • Self-motivated, able to organize, prioritize, plan and meet deadlines. • Decision maker with problem solving skills. • Must be professional, dependable, possess positive attitude, good judgment, and be able to gain the support of others to get the job done. • Change filter as needed on company owned equipment. • Make necessary repairs to sinks, faucets, toilets, hose connections, drain lines, water lines, water heaters, etc… • Perform routine preventative maintenance on company owned equipment. • Works with lead to develop store maintenance schedule for assigned stores. • Maintains and controls inventory for truck stock. • Maintains sanitation of work areas as prescribed by established standards. • Communicate and interact effectively and amicably with the team including other associates, and supervisors and exercise consideration for others. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections of a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Carbondale, IL, earn an average of $1,017.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,876. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $61,550 annually for experienced professionals.
