Maintenance Assistant

Launch Your Apartment Maintenance Career with Velair! Join Velair Property Management as a Maintenance Assistant and play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our apartment communities. In this role, you will help ensure residents enjoy a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming living environment through preventative maintenance, timely repairs, and unit preparation. The Maintenance Assistant supports daily maintenance operations while working closely with residents, property management, and maintenance team members. Success in this role requires strong prioritization, attention to safety, and clear communication. Properties: Ashland Place, Valleyhigh Flats, Valleyhigh Flats II Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 8: 00 AM - 4: 30 PM (Full-Time, 40 hours/week) Employee Benefits Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays. Retirement & Insurance: 401(k) with company matching, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional Benefits: Supplemental compensation opportunities, referral bonuses, professional development programs, and career advancement support. Annual Clothing Allowance: $200 per year to be used at the Velair Clothing Store during the designated shopping period. Key Responsibilities Complete various work orders including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, drywall, painting, appliance repairs, and general resident requests. Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs of building interior and exterior systems. Assist with emergency service requests and participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Assist with snow and ice removal when applicable and document completion. Follow all safety protocols, including proper handling of chemicals and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Conduct routine inspections including daily walkthroughs, move-in and move-out inspections, and other building inspections. Maintain organization and cleanliness of the maintenance shop and supply inventory. Communicate updates and concerns regarding property conditions to property management and maintenance leadership. Travel to other sites within the portfolio as needed to provide maintenance support. Complete additional duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner.