COMPANY OVERVIEW
VCS Property Management manages a large and growing portfolio of over 1,800 apartment doors. We take pride in providing clean, safe, and well-maintained communities for our residents. We’re looking for a skilled Mobile Maintenance Technician with a strong to join our team and help keep our properties in top shape.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Mobile Technician keeps VCS communities clean, safe, and fully functioning across the entire portfolio — traveling between properties to complete work orders, paint and turn units, and support preventive maintenance. This role is one of the primary painters for the portfolio. It suits a proven painter and well-rounded technician who works independently, delivers first-time quality, and takes visible pride in every property they touch.
Painting is the core differentiator of this role. Proven professional painting experience is required.
KEY RESULTS
- Complete all assigned work orders accurately and within the response-time standards below
- Maintain portfolio common areas to VCS cleanliness and appearance standards on assigned days
- Complete painting scopes (unit turns, touch-ups, exteriors) on time and to quality standard
- Keep the company vehicle, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and operational
- Log all work, time, and materials accurately in AppFolio the same day
- Minimize call-backs and rework through first-time quality
Emergency
- No heat/AC, flood/active leak, gas smell, lockout, fire/life-safety, no power
- On-site same day / within [X] hours of dispatch
Urgent
- No hot water, appliance failure, security concern
- Within 24 hours
Routine
- General repairs, cosmetic items, non-critical requests
- Within 3 business days
On-call
- Serve the after-hours/weekend emergency rotation as scheduled
Primary ResponsibilitiesPainting & Unit Turns (primary)
- Serve as the primary painter for the full portfolio
- Complete interior turn painting — walls, ceilings, trim, doors — to make-ready standard
- Perform exterior touch-ups, stairwells, railings, and common-area surfaces as directed
- Prep, clean, prime, and finish surfaces to a professional standard
Porter Services & Common-Area Maintenance
- Assist with porter duties across portfolio properties on a case-by-case basis
- Clean and maintain breezeways, laundry rooms, lobbies, and mailbox areas
- Blow off parking lots, walkways, and exterior areas; remove trash, debris, and bulk items
- Cover graffiti same day; report hazards and needed repairs to the Maintenance Manager
Routine Maintenance & Repairs
- Perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repairs within scope
- Diagnose and resolve issues efficiently with minimal call-backs
- Escalate to the Maintenance Manager when scope exceeds authorization or needs a vendor
- Document every work order in AppFolio with notes, labor time, and materials
Preventive Maintenance & Special Projects
- Complete scheduled preventive-maintenance tasks portfolio-wide
- Support make-ready, renovation, and capital-improvement projects as directed
- Participate in inspections and close items within assigned timelines
Qualifications
- Proven professional painting experience — residential or commercial (required)
- 2+ years apartment or facilities maintenance experience preferred
- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repair
- EPA 608 certification for refrigerant/HVAC work required, or ability to obtain within [X] days [confirm]
- Valid Oregon driver's license with a clean driving record (company vehicle; MVR check)
- Smartphone and willingness to document work orders, time, and materials in AppFolio daily
- Able to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and perform sustained physical work indoors and out (essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; willing to consent to a background check and pre-employment/random drug screen
Schedule, Details & Compensation
- Full-time, Monday–Friday; overtime available and expected for turns and emergencies
- Company vehicle provided for all work-related travel between properties
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and paid time off
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What type of property maintenance experience do you have?
Experience:
- Property maintenance: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road
