Maintenance Technician

Overview

The Maintenance Technician provides general and specialized maintenance to rental housing and may also prepare units for change of occupancy. The role involves checking, troubleshooting, and performing routine repairs in areas such as air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance tasks. The technician frequently works outdoors in all weather, as well as indoors in attics, crawl spaces, and other tight spaces.

• Respond to service requests concerning furnaces, air‑conditioning systems, appliances, water heaters, solar collection, disposals, general plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other required maintenance items.
• Perform skilled work in one or more trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or locksmith requiring advanced knowledge and troubleshooting abilities.
• Maintain equipment—tools, gauges, Freon recovery systems, snakes, drills, etc.—and demonstrate safe, proficient operational knowledge.
• Use equipment, chemicals, and personal protective equipment (PPE) according to proper procedures.
• Follow an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems, including filter replacement and other necessary tasks.
• Assist in making vacated units ready, including painting, sanding, varnishing, floor tile removal and replacement, ceramic tile replacement, drywall repair, fixture repair or replacement, floor stripping, waxing, polishing, and window repair or replacement.
• Perform emergency maintenance such as sewage back‑ups, water main or lateral breaks, fires, weather‑related damage, water leaks, appliance repairs, and similar incidents.
• Correct unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Drive for the Company using either a Company vehicle or a personal/rental vehicle for more than 50% of the time.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with advanced training that results in a certification; or a degree/journeyman license in building maintenance; or one or more skilled trades; or acceptable on‑the‑job experience in building maintenance or a skilled trade.
• 5 or more years of residential maintenance experience.
• Strong building maintenance knowledge and specialized knowledge in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, or locksmith.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally more.
• Team player with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• EPA certification within 180 days.

Competitive and equitable compensation is offered, with salaries determined by location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and experience. A generous total compensation package includes paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement plans, rewards programs, and more.

The Company and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.