Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

University Club - Sarasota, FL 34235
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Job Category:
Maintenance

• 16 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays in the first year.
• 401(k) Program with up to $5,250 in company match annually; including 150% match on the first 3% you contribute and 50% match on contributions between 4% and 10%.
• Rental discounts: 20% for all full‑time team members and 50% for resident maintenance positions.
• All team members are eligible to participate in performance and role‑specific bonus programs.

Individuals in this position contribute to the success of the community by maintaining amenities and apartment home interiors, fully preparing apartment homes for new residents and maintaining the condition of occupied apartments.

• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, resulting in a high level of resident satisfaction and retention.
• Respond to service requests and perform routine maintenance and repairs in apartment homes and community facilities based on work orders, schedules, and supervisor direction. Diagnose issues, determine required materials, and complete repairs including basic plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, and general building maintenance. Ensure work meets quality standards.
• Complete apartment unit turns (make‑readies) by performing a pre‑move out inspection, responding to punch lists, inspecting vacated apartments, removing discarded items from previous occupants, completing needed repairs, painting, cleaning, and preparing units for new residents.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other scheduled inspections, such as HVAC maintenance, checking smoke detectors, reviewing condition of appliances, and identifying maintenance issues.
• Maintain community grounds, buildings, and common areas by identifying and correcting maintenance issues, removing trash and debris, cleaning breezeways and stairways, pressure washing surfaces, painting exterior surfaces as required, maintaining compactor areas, and ensuring the overall cleanliness and appearance of the property. Notify supervisor if there is a need to replenish materials and supplies.
• Support upkeep of property amenities and exterior features including irrigation checks and repairs, painting, maintenance of signage and markings, cleaning and upkeep of recreation areas, and reporting any damage to supervisor. If the community has a pool, clean and remove debris, check water and treat with prescribed chemicals as certified to ensure the pool water characteristics are in compliance with prescribed standards.
• Assist with maintenance operations and resident support including moving appliances, making keys, and responding to reported issues in a timely manner.
• Adhere to established maintenance processes by tracking and closing service requests in the property management system, performing required inspections in a timely manner using inspection software, reporting hazards or property damage to supervisor, and maintaining tools and supplies.
• Participate in on‑call duty for evenings and weekends as required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification may be required in order to service pools.
• EPA certification (either Universal or both Type I and Type II) required. Must be provided at the time of hire or obtained through company‑provided training within six months of hire.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for safety and productivity reasons.
• Prefer over one year of experience to be fully familiar with required techniques, equipment, and work routines.

Pay for this position is commensurate with experience of candidate.