Maintenance Technician - Jamestown at St. Matthews

As a Maintenance Technician, your goal will be to energetically and professionally complete service orders for our outstanding residents and the apartments they love. Our incredible, cutting edge, and fast-growing company allows you to build new and long-term relationships with residents and co-workers, while also acting as a service team expert and valuable resource for property information.  Best of all, you’ll have a chance to apply your knowledge of the trades.  This is a fast-paced environment, and ideal for someone who understands plumbing, electrical, and possibly HVAC, but also someone who enjoys a professional work environment, teamwork, stability, and customer service.

More About Us: Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates Class A and Class B multifamily apartments.  We’re currently managing over 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and in 14 of the country’s most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry.  We’ve doubled in size in 2021 and we’re still growing!  At IRT we feel hard work deserves to be recognized and rewarded.  Our staff is our greatest asset and we put our words into action. 

• Each year we promote 10%-15% of our associates 


• Continuous training is readily available, and our Facilities team is devoted to your success


• Industry related Certification receipt assistance


• Very generous on-call pay and salary bonus opportunities

A Typical Day

As a Maintenance Technician, you will troubleshoot and complete repairs. Repairs may include; plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC, etc.  The resident experience and employment culture is a priority at IRT thus the ideal candidate should not only be skilled, but required to be positive, energetic, and personable.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in property maintenance or equivalent field such as hospitality, construction, and/or skilled labor


• EPA I, EPA II and CPO are preferred. 


• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs., and occasionally lift and carry up to 80 lbs.  Ability push and pull appliance dolly up to 200 lbs., move objects from one floor to another


• Maintain a professional appearance and be courteous & helpful to residents, prospective residents, co-workers, vendors, etc. and be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.


• Valid Driver's License.


• Work schedule is Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

What IRT Living Offers:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for individual and/or family


• Stock Awards granted in first year – All employees are owners of IRT


• Discounted rent available


• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off days (PTO) in first year


• 10 Paid Holidays


• 100% company paid Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance


• 100% company match on employee 401k contributions; up to 4% of salary


• Staff Appreciation events and many other company celebrations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.