Apartment Maintenance Technician
Description
Apartment Maintenance Technician at Chestnut Ridge Apartments | Baton Rouge, LA | Full-Time | On-site
Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 an hour + Bonuses $3,000+ a year
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM plus on-call responsibility
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM plus on-call responsibility
Come join our friendly and hardworking team at Chestnut Ridge Apartments—a vibrant community of 128 apartment homes. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in keeping things running smoothly, and want to be part of a company that truly values its people, we’d love to meet you!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Monarch, we believe great people deserve great recognition. That’s why we offer:
- Quarterly bonuses up to $750 based on site performance ($3,000 a year!)
- On-call bonuses: $100/week + paid time for emergency calls
- Paid time off: 80 hours in your first year, plus paid holidays right when you start
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting under $50 a month
- Tool reimbursement up to $500/year
- Boot & pant reimbursement every year
- 20% rent discount at any Monarch-owned community/after 30 days
- Longevity benefits such as every 5th year the choice of a 3 week PTO sabbatical or bonus check (That 3 weeks off is in addition to 160 hours of accumulated PTO!)
- Anniversary gifts and company-paid events to celebrate our TEAMS!
We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Places to Work company—and we mean it. If your current job doesn’t celebrate your hard work, maybe it’s time for a change.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Completing work orders efficiently and professionally
- Preparing units between residents (make-readies)
- Painting, staining, and light carpentry
- Preventative maintenance and exterior repairs
- Occasional on-call coverage (just one property!)
- Supporting housing inspections and safety protocols
Skills We're Looking For
- 2+ years of general maintenance experience
- 6+ months apartment maintenance experience
- Basic plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair skills
- HVAC repair experience and EPA certification required
- Pool experience and CPO certification preferred
- Strong problem-solving and customer service mindset
- Willingness to complete basic safety training within 30 days
A hands-on skills demo will be part of the interview process.
Location & More About Monarch
Chestnut Ridge Apartments
8686 Coy Ave
8686 Coy Ave
More about Monarch www.monarchinvestment.com/careers
Maintenance, repair, handyman, plumbing, hvac, hvac repair, epa certification, air conditioning repair, drywall, painting, carpentry, apartment repair, apartment maintenance, apartment technician.
A physical demonstration of your ability to complete job duties will be required during the interview process.
This role requires pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check and drug screening.
Employees are eligible for 20% off rent at any Monarch community, terms and conditions apply.
Equal opportunity employer
