maintenance technician

leasing consultant

community director

service technician

maintenance supervisor

Weidner Apartment Homes

A day at work is full, they’ll keep you busy. I’ve recently been told I wasn’t meeting expectations, but they were previously not clearly set or communicated until they were correcting me. That seems to be the way things are going these days, not very proactive or invested in training. I learned a lot of skills along the way which I can use outside of work, both in communication and practical mechanics of repairs. Management varies greatly based on which property you work at and which Area Director you have. I’ve worked under 3 AD’s and about 7 CD’s (community director) and each experience was unique, a lot of inconsistency with expectations from one AD to another and from one property to another. Workplace culture is good in theory (according to the employee handbook) but a lot of it gets lost in translation when it comes to actual boots on the ground. It seems like the more charismatic you are, the farther you’ll go, and they reward learning a new skill with the added responsibility of having to perform it often, and at sister properties, but without any added benefit of compensation or a bonus/incentive for your skillset. They only give reviews annually and they are now (within the past few years) based on your whole property, team, region’s performance and that’s what your raise is based on (I don’t think this is good to not get a raise if your outstanding but working at a particularly difficult property, or have a sub-par coworker dragging you down). On top of this the maximum raise they’ll typically give is 3% which isn’t even enough to keep up with inflation, and it’ll be like pulling teeth just to get that. The hardest part of the job is dealing with expectations that were never verbalized and then getting disciplined for this, or if you have a CD that doesn’t like you, your guaranteed to go through the ringer and your AD will always take the CD’s side. The most enjoyable part of the job is learning so many new skills (which I’ve learned not to make public knowledge) and growing in confidence to execute those skills to help people (the residents) that I get the pleasure of serving to make their experience the best it can be. I’ve also been able to use those skills to start my own business on the side to make ends meet (because Weidner’s wages, in Washington anyways simply don’t cut it).

I was with Weidner for about 7 years, starting as a Leasing Consultant in a newer region (UT) and quickly promoting to a Manager position (which I held the majority of my employment with them). Their commitment to training/mentoring during my time was unbeatable, and their standard of professionalism is still the best I’ve seen in the industry. Even the top execs (I had an amazing Regional Manager and a stellar VP) and top corporate leaders (like IT/Security, Training,  Maintenance) offered so much support and personable rapport with the site teams. I enjoyed their visits and the time they spent with the teams. I also went through a series of role changes, and they were always supportive and went out of their way to accommodate and make sure they took care of me as best they could. They constantly invested in their people on a personal level-and it really showed during my time there. I would have stayed with Weidner indefinitely if they had a little more growth or evolving opportunities in my area. 

Day to day responsibilities definitely had challenges and mild frustrations expected with any company/property, but there always seemed to be enough positives that made it easier to handle or accept the stressors. They expect ALOT in their roles when compared to other companies-but if you can hack it, it’s very rewarding and the knowledge given will surpass most others in similar roles at other companies. I feel like a Property Manager with Weidner is equivalent to what most companies have Regional leadership doing-the expectations are high, but I always felt like I had the tools and guidance given to get there. I learned so much while working for them, and my development under their structure set me up to be majorly successful and knowledgeable with all my endeavors since. Now that I have more to compare to with different industry employers-this company definitely sets the bar high. Very proud to have been a long term employee with them! 

Loved everyone I worked with except for the new manager. I was pregnant and everyone saw and knew how she gave me a hard time and the way she talked to me, she would always talk down on me. The hardest part of the job was giving a 100 percent and convincing the manager to recognize that.
Most enjoyable part of my job was the employees that I had been with and helping people.
1. Adapts accounting and record keeping functions to current technology of computerized accounting systems.5 to 9 years
2. Analyzes operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred, to project future revenues and expenses, using computer.1 to 2 years
3. Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries, using computer.3 to 4 years
4. Appraises, evaluates, and inventories real property and equipment, and records description, value, location, and other information.Training only
5. Audits contracts, and prepares reports to substantiate transactions prior to settlement.Training only
6. Develops, implements, modifies, and documents budgeting, cost, general, property, and tax accounting systems.Training only
7. Develops, maintains, and analyzes budgets, and prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.Training only
8. Directs activities of workers performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks.Training only
9. Predicts revenues and expenditures, and submits reports to management.Training only
10. Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, amortization and depreciation schedules, and other financial reports, using calculator or computer.Less than 1 year
11. Prepares forms and manuals for workers performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks.Training only

Computer Skills

• Accounting Software (Peachtree, Quickbooks, etc)
• EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
• Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
• Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
• Personal Computers
• Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, etc)
• Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)

I would strongly encourage people to look at positions with other properties. Weidner likes to boast about how they provide better pay and commission than any other ownership company, which may or may not be true in other areas, but at least in NWA there are several companies that pay more hourly and commission, and have bigger rent discounts. Weidner bought out the company that I previously worked for and when they met with our team told us several lies that came to light throughout the next year that I worked for them. Initially we were told we would get raises after our probationary period at 90 days, at that point we were told we wouldn’t get them until the company’s annual reviews about a month later, at that point we were told we didn’t qualify for annual reviews because we hadn’t been there for at least 6 months (something they would’ve already known), so we were told we would qualify on our year anniversary, and finally when that time came around we found out we wouldn’t be getting raises until the company’s next annual reviews, so roughly 16 months after we started, and that it would only be a 20-25 cent raise depending on our position. Additionally, they do not offer any parental leave pay, they will give you the 12 weeks as required by FMLA, but the only pay you will get is from any PTO you have saved. Unfortunately it is also a very cliquey work environment. Management was known on several different occasions to talk to employees about other employees behind their backs, and when this was mentioned the employees were instead told that they need to gossip less, rather than the management gossiping less. Overall I would say in the NWA/Tulsa region to just do your research, you will find more employees that had toxic experiences than ones who haven’t. 

This is a typical property management job (typical duties). Management allows you to be as involved as possible with the decision making process for your property which is amazing as not many places do. The workplace culture in my pod is amazing. I love all of my coworkers, and we all step in where help is needed. From coworkers in different pods I hear not so great things, so I’m grateful for the pod that I am in. The hardest part of the job isn’t even the job. Working 9am-6pm while also trying to raise a family is hard as you don’t get much time with your kids. However, if you ever need to call out due to family emergencies/sickness management is extremely empathetic and understanding, which means a lot when you catch every sickness your kids bring home. The most enjoyable part would be the team I’m apart of. They’re all amazing, from the home office all the way down. There’s opportunities for educational growth as we are always having trainings, we always have a support system, and we always have someone right there willing to help wherever they’re needed. I do have to say though, I think my positive experience is almost single handedly due to who my area director is. He is amazing, and he is always supportive and backs you up (which is heavily needed in this industry). He’s knowledgeable, kind, and understanding. He will provide you with whatever resources are needed to ensure yours and the companies success. If we could only copy and paste him to have more area directors like him (not saying the other area directors aren’t great, I just don’t work closely with them! They do step in and help where they’re needed as well though, even for other pods!)

The MIT program seemed perfect when I first learned about it at my college career fair.  You can choose where to live, good benefits, rent discount, and training.
I couldn't have been more blind sided. First off, I didn't graduate from school with a property management degree; I graduated with a degree in business.  So I didn't know the first thing about property management when I started.
I had nothing but positivity going into my first "real" job fresh out of school. I was egar to learn.
After my very first day I knew I had made a mistake.  The office I worked at was filled caty females (and one male, bless his soul), who didn't go to college, yet bossed me around and treated me like inferior idiot. 
  Every day after work (most of the time I didn't even get to leave on time because my "mentor" couldn't find 30 minutes out of their day to talk to me) I would come home upset.  
On top of working 50+ hour weeks (salary so they don't care) I had to deal with kissing butt of some of the rudest individuals I've ever experience. 
At 5 months I had my review in which I expressed interest of looking into different opportunities then becoming a community director.  Less then a week after I said I had no desire in becoming a community director, I was moved to my own property. 
When you're in the MIT program you basically work for ungodly hours (no idea why) and when you do get your own property you do everything a community director does except you don't get bonuses when everyone else on your team does. 
if you're looking for a property management career where you'll be moved around a lot and work with a lot of dramatic girls, this is the perfect job for you!

cumunity maintenance tech daily life

start day doing "grounds" for an hour - meaning clean up doggy stations/ dog poo on ground and pickup garbage in your designated area. 

getting with community director to go over plan for either work orders or make ready units. 

work orders are done by oldest to newest except for emergency work orders such as leaks and no heat/ cooling issues. these get assigned via your phone. 

make ready units are exactly what it sounds like. you are getting units ready for people to move into. you will sometimes do your work in VERY disgusting conditions based on when the unit is scheduled for cleaning. 

pros- VERY independent work. 
-during make readys you will be alone for most likely your whole shift. depending on the person this is nice or bad. 
management usually gives you a list of stuff to do and BAM! as long as you keep up daily you are usually left alone.

cons- disgusting environments/ nasty people
-during work orders some people are really gross so you just have to work around garbage and nasty conditions. 
-make readys you also have to fix apartments that have gross stuff like garbage and cotton food in the unit. 
MANAGEMENT 
management doesn't feel very responsive, example, coworker not doing job right. you let boss know that you dont want to clean up lazy co workers mess- meaning bad work- and they don't really do anything to remediate the situation. bad work can go unnoticed or unpunished for awhile it seems. I understand that this job field is typically understaffed but its frustrating when you take pride in your work and others do not

Unfortunately the longer you work for this company the more negative your experience will become. I appreciated the environment at first as I developed a lot professionally. However, the company culture, drama, favoritism, and hypocrisy with other Weidner associates and especially corporate has left a sour taste in my mouth. Continued complaints from COUNTLESS associates about horrifically toxic managers are disregarded, and if you have a negative experience and speak up you are further ostracized and treated worse. They don’t like people talking about their experience, but will absolutely tear other people down, be condescending, rude, disrespectful, and outright lie about other people. Promotions are based on favoritism and politics. If you’re not in “the circle” good luck. Everyone knows everyone and the gossip is astonishing and disheartening. Your happiness at work entirely depends your property. I have loved some teams and absolutely dreaded every single day with others. They move you to other properties based on their whims with no regard to how you feel about it or how it affects you. Yet, you’re not allowed to tell your coworkers about open positions because that’s poaching and they want to have full control! Pay is ok at best, 2-3% yearly raises equate to a year of working hard for a 50c raise. 30% rent discount is the only reason I’ve stayed but as soon as I find an opportunity elsewhere I am jumping ship, good riddance! It’s like middle school over here.

I worked for Weidner for over a year in the Tulsa market. Pay is decent, there are NO COMMISSIONS on leases, and the MIT program makes it very hard to advance in the Tulsa market. This is due to the fact that Weidner only owns 4 properties in the Tulsa market, and all promotions while I was there, were given to MITs. My manager was eventually asked to resign after I spoke with my regional about what was going on at my property, such as management having knowledge a Maintenance Tech was stealing from apartments, by his own admission to the manager, and he was simply given a “counsel” or write up. As well as lots of other scandalous things I will not post because I do not intend to discredit the company. The maintenance tech was continuously allowed to enter resident apartments, after it was known he was a thief - I’m sure residents would have a hay day if they had found out. A lot of my experience was great, but a lot of it was terrible due to my direct supervisor, who is not with the company anymore. Saycha, Tulsa’s regional, stepped in and tried her hardest to make things right at my property. But sadly it was too late to make things right after what the staff had been through, the entire staff, and I mean ENTIRE staff quit. Weidner is a really great company, with really great culture, and upper management. At the site level, your experience is very dependent upon your direct supervisor, and Weidner is full of fantastic Community Directors.

Company has great benefits 401k match and all that. I started knowing almost nothing and in a couple years was having to go back to fix thing guys with 10+ years experience wouldnt fix correctly. But no supervisor really bothers with that, they just push these seasoned techs into turns or easy work orders to avoid the problem instead of correcting the problem. Its extremely discouraging when you cant ask you supervisor for help because he knows about as much as you. 
Try to apply at a newer property because average pay is the same all around. Newer properties have less work and easier turns. If youre at an older property youll be doing twice the work for the same pay. Theres a difference between the way residents at newer properties and older properties take care of their community. 
Typically its 2 hours to get your pool ready for the day and picking up grounds. The rest of the day your either doing a turn or doing work orders. 
Oncall is pretty bad. They pay you 30 mins max for drive and the time it takes you to fix the problem. Which sucks for good techs because youll be paid 30mins for fixing a problem that would take a weak tech 2 hours. They should also pay the ENTIRE time from the moment you leave your home to the moment you get back. They should have training for maintenance every so often because half the guys I worked with fixed thing based on guesses.

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