Residential Maintenance Technician - Level I

Residential Maintenance Technician - Level I

Apply for the Residential Maintenance Technician - Level I role at Balfour Beatty Communities.

The Maintenance Technician is integral to meeting this objective, with responsibility for maintaining the overall physical condition of the community and providing world-class service to our valued residents. Our Maintenance Technicians diagnose maintenance issues, make necessary repairs and ensure all resident service requests and other community maintenance is completed in a timely manner.

You may be eligible for a $500 net sign-on bonus to be paid out in your first paycheck.

• Provide maintenance support for general maintenance and orderliness of property HVA, mechanical, electrical, utilities and lighting systems, including inspections and repairs.
• Ensure the successful execution of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Deliver the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive, and professional interactions.
• Work a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24/7 maintenance coverage.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of maintenance experience.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of at least one of the following disciplines: electrical, plumbing, carpentry.
• Ability to make repairs to resident homes to Company standards within time limits.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Certifications relevant to the region (e.g., EPA 608, Boiler Certification, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair) obtained within 9 months of employment or promotion.
• Required training courses completed within one (1) year of hire/promotion date.
• Valid, state‑issued driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, supplies and office equipment; frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, stoop; sit and stand for clerical work; regularly lift and move equipment and supplies up to 50–75 lbs.

Work performed in and outside a maintenance/machinery environment and in and outside residential properties; frequent direct interaction with residents, maintenance staff and community staff during the workday.

• Discretionary bonuses.
• Medical and dental insurance (1st of the month following employment).
• Health, flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Robust PTO including sick, floating holidays, vacation and personal days.
• 2 volunteer days per year.
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave.
• And more.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing