Apartment Maintenance Technician
Description
We're Hiring: Apartment Maintenance Technician (Full-Time) - JOIN A TOP 10 NATIONAL COMPANY
Location: Afton Oaks Apartments, Baton Rouge
Pay: $19-22/hour + Bonuses $3,000+ a year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-5PM with on-call rotation every 4th week
Pay: $19-22/hour + Bonuses $3,000+ a year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-5PM with on-call rotation every 4th week
Come join our friendly and hardworking maintenance team at Afton Oaks Apartments—a vibrant community of 284 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
- On-call bonuses: $100/week + paid time for emergency calls
- Potential for annual raises
- Paid time off: 80 hours in your first year, plus paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match up to $4,000 a year
- Insurance options under $50 a month
- Tool reimbursement up to $500/year
- Boot & pant reimbursement
- Tuition assistance
- 20% rent discount at any Monarch-owned community
- 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 YOU
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
- 3+ 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
This role requires pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check and a drug screening.
Location & More About Monarch
More about Monarch www.monarchinvestment.com/careers
