Weidner Apartment Homes
Weidner Apartment Homes specializes in developing, managing, and owning residential apartment communities.
Intern Service
Assist with multifamily maintenance, inspections, and resident services in a 10‑week internship.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The internship provides hands‑on experience in multifamily maintenance, including repairs, preventive tasks, unit turnovers, and property inspections. Interns will shadow various maintenance team members, assist with grounds and landscaping upkeep, and support initiatives that improve curb appeal and utility efficiency. They will also help inspect pre‑move‑out units, prepare make‑readies, distribute resident notices, and accompany vendors while adhering to confidentiality and logging procedures. • Assist with day‑to‑day maintenance tasks such as repairs, preventive maintenance, unit turnovers, and property inspections. • Shadow and collaborate with maintenance team members to understand each role’s contribution to property success. • Perform routine grounds and landscaping upkeep to enhance curb appeal and maintain efficient utility systems. • Inspect pre‑move‑out units, prepare make‑readies, and address service requests as needed. • Distribute resident notices and correspondence while protecting confidential information. • Accompany vendors to occupied and vacant units, ensuring proper communication and access. • Follow company key‑logging, storage procedures, and safety protocols, including PPE usage. • Communicate regularly with the SIT Program Manager, Service Mentor, and Regional Maintenance Director. • Lift up to 80 lb, climb ladders and stairs, and move equipment up to 200 lb using an appliance dolly. • Work flexible hours, attend team events, and be willing to be assigned to other Weidner properties.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸maintenance repairs
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸unit turnovers
- ▸property inspections
- ▸grounds upkeep
- ▸vendor coordination
What You Bring
The Intern Service position at Weidner in Phoenix, AZ is a 10‑week internship in property maintenance. It seeks an energetic, detail‑oriented individual who enjoys working with people and wants to learn residential property maintenance. The role requires effective time management, trustworthiness, teamwork, and strong customer service when dealing with residents, associates, and vendors. Safety and communication are emphasized; interns must use personal protective equipment, report hazards promptly, and maintain regular contact with the SIT Program Manager, Service Mentor, and Regional Maintenance Director. Attendance, professional appearance, and compliance with Weidner’s policies, Fair Housing laws, and safety standards are required. Candidates must meet physical demands, possess reliable transportation, and agree to background and drug‑testing checks. • Demonstrate interest in a property‑management maintenance career and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. • Provide strong customer service and exhibit excellent interpersonal communication skills. • Exercise dependable judgment, problem‑solving ability, and effective stress management. • Exhibit excellent time‑management, organization, and safe task completion. • Maintain a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and pass criminal background and drug testing requirements. • Use working knowledge of English and align with Weidner’s mission, vision, values, and applicable laws.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸problem solving
- ▸time management
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸background check
- ▸physical demands
Work Environment
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