Maintenance Technician III (Spruce)

ABOUT PROMETHEUS

Founded in 1965, Prometheus is the largest privately held owner of apartments in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a portfolio of over 13,000 apartments in the Silicon Valley, Portland, and Seattle regions. We invest in real estate long-term and the focus on enduring quality drives every element of what we do - from our selection of locations to design decisions, reinvestments into our Neighborhoods and our operating strategy. 

We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation, part of a group of companies that meets the highest standards for using business as a force for good. We have more than 500 Prometheans, and have a home office in San Mateo, with satellite offices in Portland, Oregon, and in the Bay Area. We are a vertically integrated company with four main core competencies in-house: acquisitions/investments, development, value-add renovations, and operations/property management. Prometheus has a long history of award-winning approaches to what we do, receiving over 100 awards for design and excellence including Fortune Magazine’s list of 100 Best Small & Medium Companies, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women and Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.

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OUR PURPOSE

 

We are focused on Good Living for the Greater Good. This means providing a true sense of home and belonging for our Neighbors and Prometheans and giving our time and resources to bring positive change locally and beyond. It also means supporting you in your career goals with the very best working experience, and that starts with us having fun in the work we do together.

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YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT 

 

 

Some companies call them “Maintenance Technician III ” but at Prometheus our Neighbor Service Technician III do so much more.  The Neighbor Service Technician III is responsible for all general apartment maintenance in order to maintain and preserve the Neighborhood and to provide a quality living environment for our Neighbors.

• Customer Service – First and foremost, it's your job to make sure our Neighbors feel at HOME, ridiculously well-cared for and genuinely proud to live in our Neighborhoods. Show them tomorrow matters.
• Daily Operations – Every detail counts. As a Neighbor Service Technician III, you are responsible for the timely completion of all phases of apartment turnovers and troubleshooting/repairs of most major and all minor mechanical systems. You will also help with scheduling outside vendors, tracking budgets and financials, and perform administrative support duties for all maintenance related activities.
• Leadership – As a lead, you enjoy mentoring others, providing guidance and leadership to your team. Additionally, you will help the Neighborhood achieve their financial goals through managing costs and being resourceful. You lead by example, setting the standard for the team.

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HERE'S MORE OF THE NITTY-GRITTY 

 

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Education - A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required, and you must have minimum three certificates from related institutions reflecting completion of maintenance related courses, such as: BOMA, IREM and/or vocational programs.
  
• Availability - You must be available for on-call services and weekends.
• Industry Experience - Minimum of three to four years experience and/or training in apartment maintenance. You have mastered the basics of plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repairs. You are a safety guru and have knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Leadership - Minimum of one year supervisory experience, two or more years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Communication Skills - Ability to speak, communicate, read, write and understand the primary languages used in the workplace including, but not limited to, English in order to maintain safety in the workplace and serve internal and external customers.
• Technical Skills - Must possess basic computer proficiency and understanding of building materials and tools. Must be able to use Yardi and manage work orders through technical systems.
• Physical Demands -  Requires standing, climbing, balancing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, and visual acuity. Some work tasks are performed outdoors. Temperature is moderate. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a variety of benefits that take compensation well beyond a paycheck. This includes traditional benefits and benefits you might not expect or know about. The provided salary range is based on a number of factors, including location, job-related skills, experience and qualifications.  

Compensation

• Pay Range: $35.75 to $37.00 per hour
• Discretionary Semi-Annual Bonus Plan
• Standby Pay & On-Call Premium Pay

Other Bonuses & Incentives where Applicable: Referral Bonus, Renovation Bonus, Lease-Up Bonus, Leasing & Occupancy Contests

Benefits & Perks

• Medical; Vision; Dental:100% Company-paid plans (including eligible dependents) and affordable buy-up options
• Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Long Term Disability
• Behavioral Health Program Accessible 24/7
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Recognition & Rewards Program (Torch)
• Vacation: 10 days per year with accrual increasing over time
• Anniversary Vacation: 40-hour Vacation Granted at Tenured Milestones
• Sick Leave: 9 days per year
• 12 paid holidays, including your birthday!
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tenure-based Housing Discounts
• Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement

Learn more about these and other perks of being a Promethean by exploring our full Benefits Guide. 

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Prometheus is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

 

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under Federal Employment Laws, please check out these FMLA, EEO, and EPPA pages.