Residential Handyperson; Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Residential Handyperson (Maintenance Technician)
Full-Time
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 14,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 500 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.
SummaryWe are looking for a hands-on maintenance technician with residential building maintenance experience to support the day-to-day operations of a large community in District Heights. This is an active, on-your-feet role - you'll be handling work orders in occupied apartments, completing unit turns, and helping maintain the overall condition of the property. You should be comfortable troubleshooting issues, working independently, and interacting directly with residents.
As this is an affordable housing community, you may be working with older building infrastructure and handling multiple service requests throughout the day. You'll also be interacting with residents from a variety of backgrounds, so being professional, reliable, and solutions-focused is important in this role.
Non-exempt (eligible for overtime);
Non-Union
District Heights, MD 20747
Essential Functions/Responsibilities- Performs routine maintenance work and makes repairs to properties as needed, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and basic electrical work
- Handles work orders in occupied apartments and follows through to completion
- Works closely with Property Manager and Superintendent to prioritize and complete tasks
- Coordinates with tenants to schedule access to apartments and complete repairs
- Efficiently manages incoming service requests
- Performs unit turns and light renovation work as needed
- Repair of walkways, exteriors, and common areas
- Tracks time and logs activities and the work completed for each job
- Participates in on-call rotations with the maintenance team to respond to after-hours issues (additional compensation provided)
- Performs high-quality work with attention to detail and a focus on safety
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years' experience with a successful track record as a maintenance technician or handyperson
Experience working in residential or apartment settings preferred
Experienced and knowledgeable in construction and maintenance
Able to handle a wide variety of repairs (including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in occupied units and interacting with residents
Good communication skills to communicate with tenants and other staff effectively
Comfortable using e-mail, text messages, and mobile apps for business purposes
Own tools required for general handyperson tasks
Pay Range$20.50 - $22.50 per hour
BenefitsMedical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
Voluntary dental and vision plan options
Bonus Eligible
401(K) available plus company match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Company Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PBG
EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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