Residential Maintenance Technician; HVAC

Residential Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

SFR3 LLC. Augusta, Georgia, United States. Skilled Labor.

We're building the largest portfolio of affordable housing in the heart of America. SFR3 is a boutique real estate investment fund acquiring $2B+ in affordable single-family homes by 2024. The fund renovates distressed homes using software-driven operations to run many tertiary markets concurrently. We’ve turned thousands of distressed homes from Cincinnati to Columbia into newly renovated, affordable rentals. Our first fund owns 9,500+ homes in 19 states.

As a Residential Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring tenant satisfaction by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining homes. You’ll proactively identify and address issues, setting the standard for our relationship with tenants through excellent service and communication.

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Use proficiency in residential HVAC (advanced HVAC and plumbing preferred).
• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain systems.
• Travel from home to home within your metro daily.
• Conduct property inspections, secure homes, and complete vacancy/wellness checks.
• Handle minor pre-renovation repairs, utility inspections, and basic troubleshooting.
• Manage move-in/out meetings and property turnovers.
• Turn homes (repairing/light renovation to home from one tenant to the next).
• Maintain and document property conditions using handheld technology (e.g., iPad, iPhone).

• Trustworthy:
  Friendly, reliable point of contact for residents, neighbors, and code enforcement, providing transparency and dependability.
• Ownership:
  Take full responsibility for work orders, setting realistic expectations, communicating timelines, and following through to resolution.
• Clear Communication:
  Keep residents informed at every step, ensuring they know the next steps and expected completion dates.

• Multi-trade knowledge:
  Proficient in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and property turns.
• Customer-focused:
  Strong communication skills for positive resident and team interactions.
• Tools and transportation:
  Must own tools and have a truck or van.
• Licensing and location:
  Valid driver’s license required; reside within reasonable proximity.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Problem-solving skills:
  Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Tech-savvy:
  Comfortable using handheld devices for work orders and updates (iOS).
• Code knowledge:
  Familiar with building codes, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Professionalism:
  Maintain a reliable, professional appearance.
• On-call ready:
  Available for emergency requests.

• Compensation:
  Industry-leading hourly rate.
• Bonus:
  Best-in-class bonus incentives quarterly tied to performance.
• Guaranteed hours:
  Guarantee at least 40 hours of work, or we will make up the difference.
• Gas/vehicle reimbursement:
  Reimburse 70 cents per mile.
• Other perks: PTO, fully covered health/dental for employee, 401(k), and more.
• Growth:
  Rapid growth opportunities for performers.
• Tool reimbursement policy.
• Streamlined technology:
  Simple tech that routes, assigns, and manages workflow.

This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about creating safe, comfortable homes and are looking for a role with autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a positive impact. Join us to help shape the reputation and success of American Avenue.