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As a Maintenance Technician - Make Ready at Weinstein Properties, your primary responsibilities will include completing the make ready process for vacant apartments, assisting with daily maintenance tasks, and maintaining property grounds. You'll also be part of a team that ensures the clubhouse, amenities, and pool facilities are kept in top condition, all while providing excellent customer service to our residents.

To apply for the Maintenance Technician - Make Ready position at Weinstein Properties, you should have at least one year of residential maintenance experience. Skills in electrical, plumbing, appliance repairs, carpentry, and general property maintenance are highly valuable. A helpful attitude, the ability to work well with a team, and a commitment to safety are essential.

Weinstein Properties actively invests in the growth of our Maintenance Technicians. During your first ninety days, we'll assess your skills and develop a personalized training plan to help you advance. There are opportunities to obtain HVAC certification if you're willing to learn, which adds even more value to your professional development.

As a Maintenance Technician - Make Ready at Weinstein Properties, you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive pay starting at $19 per hour, an on-call bonus, quarterly performance bonuses, generous vacation and sick time, holiday pay, insurance, and a rent discount. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for your future.

The typical schedule for a Maintenance Technician - Make Ready at Weinstein Properties is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, totaling 40 hours per week. Additionally, you may be required to participate in a weekly on-call rotation, which allows for flexibility in handling emergency maintenance needs.

When answering this question, focus on specific tasks you've completed in your previous roles, such as plumbing, electrical repairs, or maintenance of appliances. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you resolved them, emphasizing your problem-solving skills and capacity to work independently.

Explain your approach to prioritization, mentioning how you assess the urgency of each request, your communication with residents, and your organizational skills. Use examples from your past experience where you successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously.

Discuss the importance of safety protocols in maintenance work, such as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), following guidelines while working with hazardous materials, and ensuring tools are used safely. Provide examples of how you maintained safety in previous roles.

Demonstrate your customer service skills by sharing an example of a challenging interaction with a resident. Highlight how you listened to their concerns, communicated effectively, and took steps to resolve the issue, emphasizing your dedication to excellent service.

List the tools and equipment you're comfortable using, such as hand tools, power tools, and any specialized equipment relevant to maintenance tasks. Emphasize your ability to learn new tools quickly and how this helps you adapt to the needs of the job.

Share a specific instance where something didn't go as planned. Focus on your problem-solving abilities, showcasing how you assessed the situation, consulted with your team if necessary, and ultimately found a solution to keep operations running smoothly.

Discuss your passion for helping others and how being hands-on allows you to solve problems. Mention the satisfaction you feel when completing a task and contributing to residents' comfort, reinforcing your commitment to the role.

If applicable, detail your experience with HVAC systems. If you have limited experience, express your willingness to learn. Discuss any training you have received and your understanding of the importance of maintaining a comfortable living environment for residents.

Share your methods for staying organized, such as using digital tools, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining a checklist. Discuss how these practices help ensure efficient completion of maintenance requests and contribute to resident satisfaction.

Express your interest in Weinstein Properties by mentioning our values, the positive work environment, and the opportunities for career development. Show that you’ve done your research on the company and are excited about the chance to contribute to our team.