Maintenance Technician (Topeka, KS)

Join Our Team as a Roving Apartment Maintenance Technician!

Are you a hands-on problem-solver who takes pride in your work Westport Properties is looking for dependable skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our growing Roving Maintenance Team. If you know your way around tools and systems like plumbing electrical HVAC painting or landscaping we want to meet you!

Youll travel between our properties to make sure homes are safe clean and ready for our residents. Every day is different and youll be part of a team that values hard work respect and real-world skills.

How to Apply

Apply online today OR stop by one of these locations to apply in person:

• Huntley Ridge 2908 SW 31^st Ct. Topeka KS 66614
• Sagebrook Townhomes 660 Gateway Ct. Lawrence KS 66049

What Youll Do

• Travel to different properties to handle maintenance and repairs
• Tackle jobs like fixing HVAC plumbing electrical doors flooring landscaping and more
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager to keep everything running smoothly
• Help prep units for new residents and handle regular upkeep for existing ones
• Stay on-call occasionally (About one week every 8 weeks)
• Keep maintenance logs and support snow removal during the winter months

What Youll Get

• Pay: $20 - $30/hour based on experience
• Monthly bonuses based on occupancy: Up to $450 (normally around $200-$300)
• Tool reimbursement: $10 per paycheck ($260/year)
• Great benefits: $650 employer contribution
  • Medical (HMO & PPO) Dental Vision Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off:
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • 7 paid holidays
• Optional coverage: Short-term disability HSA FSA and more!

What Were Looking For

• General maintenance skills: HVAC plumbing electrical carpentry flooring painting appliance repair
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Computer knowledge (typing spelling able to use tablets for work orders and communication)
• EPA certification preferred or willing to obtain. (Exam fee reimbursement available)
• HVAC certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Able to lift shovel and/or plow snow and get around multiple properties

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985 Westport Properties (WPI) is an owner-operator of self storage multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of January 2025 WPI has over 17 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is over $3 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research and Charity Storage a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date Kure-It has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.

At-Will Employment & Equal Opportunity Employer

Westport Properties Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides at-will equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability or genetics. Furthermore Westport Properties Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age disability color genetics marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status in compliance with federal state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.