About this role
Property Maintenance Technician Location: Abbey Apartments, Indianapolis, IN Pay Range: $21.00–$25.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
Are you dependable, hands-on, and service-oriented with experience in property maintenance? RHF is seeking a Property Maintenance Technician at Abbey Apartments, a 50-unit residential community in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This position supports the daily maintenance and upkeep of the property by performing general repairs, responding to service requests, assisting with apartment turnovers, and completing preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming community while working closely with the Property Manager, residents, vendors, and team members.
What You'll Do
• Property Maintenance: Maintain the interior and exterior of the property, including buildings, common areas, walkways, and grounds. Perform general repairs and janitorial duties as needed.
• Apartment Turnovers: Assist with preparing vacant units for new residents, including repairs, painting, and other maintenance tasks. Complete turnovers within 3 days of move-out, as needed.
• Work Orders & Service Requests: Respond to maintenance requests, prioritize work based on urgency, and document completed work in OneSite.
• Preventative Maintenance & Inspections: Perform scheduled maintenance, assist with apartment and building systems inspections, and identify potential repair or safety concerns.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and address basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and appliance issues using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with outside vendors and monitor contracted services, including landscaping, to help ensure work is completed satisfactorily.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow established safety procedures and support regulatory inspection requirements, including REAC/NSPIRE standards.
• Maintenance Shop & Property Security: Keep maintenance areas, tools, and supplies organized and secure, including maintaining proper control of property keys.
Qualifications
• At least 2 years of building or property maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Experience using hand and power tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Familiarity with REAC/NSPIRE inspections and property maintenance standards preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and work independently or as part of a team.
• Familiarity with property management software, such as RealPage Maintenance Facilities, preferred.
• Basic English proficiency for effective workplace communication.
• Dependable, organized, and able to communicate professionally with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to respond to maintenance emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to climb and balance on ladders and perform repairs at various heights.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.
We Offer:
• Health, dental, and vision per plan documents
• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year
• New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program
• Employee assistance and more
• Basic group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Apply today and be part of a great team!