Portland Property Management (PPM) is a growing, family-owned property management company centered out of North Portland. We are looking to expand our staff with a new Maintenance Technician.
About the company:
With a focus on ethical property management, we take the time to assure our tenants and homeowners receive the highest quality of services. We manage a variety of rental properties with a portfolio of 330 units ranging from character-rich single family homes, small multiplexes, to high-end properties throughout the greater Portland Metro Area.
We set ourselves aside by giving every situation the extra attention and thought it deserves. Our goal is to assure our tenants and homeowners are receiving a uniquely attentive and comfortable experience with renting in Portland.
Our small team will always be present to help you navigate your work. We are a supportive and caring group who works closely with one another throughout the work day in all aspects of our operations. At PPM, every employees’ voice matters; we are always growing and open to changes. Our employees play an integral role in determining our operations and processes.
At Portland Property Management, we put People first.
About the position:
You will be stepping into a full-time Maintenance Technician role. Your primary focus will be conducting maintenance and repairs at our diverse variety of rental properties; all through the lens of ethical property management. Your work day will be different each day, with the core responsibilities listed below.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducting maintenance and repairs at our rental properties with a fine attention to detail, quality, safety and customer service.
- Working in accordance with tenant landlord law, FAIR Housing, city and state building code, and OSHA safety requirements.
- Work may include, but is not limited to:
- Patching and drywall repairs
- Professional level indoor/outdoor painting and staining
- Toilet maintenance and installation
- Caulking & grout
- Basic/non-invasive leak repair(i.e. drain under kitchen sink)
- Goods hauling and landscaping debris removal
- Basic Landscaping and exterior maintenance
- Smoke & CO detector inspection and installation
- Furnace filter replacements
- Window covering and screen replacement
- Tile work
- Gutter cleaning
- Basic pest control and exclusion (setting bait stations, mouse traps)
- Door repair
- Drain clearing
- Janitorial work
- Power washing
- Garbage disposal repair/replacement
- Generating job estimates in a timeline manner.
- Generating invoices for work completed with support of the office team.
- Conducting property inspections and walkthroughs.
Job Requirements:
- Must have an active driver's license and reliable vehicle with current insurance that can be used for work to transport tools and materials and drive to job sites. All miles driven for work will be reimbursed at the federal rate.
- 2-3 years of applicable work experience performing the tasks listed above.
- High attention to detail and jobsite safety.
- Familiarity with building and code requirements.
- Comfortable using a 10 foot ladder.
- Must have excellent, professional, customer service and communication skills. You will be handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Can follow written directions well and are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to learn new computer programs (Appfolio, Z-Inspector, Google Suite, Trello).
- Must complete a working interview and will be subject to a 90 day probationary period.
Compensation and Schedule:
- Pay rate to be determined, based upon experience with a starting range of $22-$25
- This is a full time position with an expected range of 30-40 hours per week.
- Employee will be provided with tools to complete the work, a company cell phone for use in the field, and a work credit card for materials purchasing.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Simple IRA plan
- Paid personal time off for vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays off