Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician
, you play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort of our residents. You lead a dedicated team committed to maintaining the safety and cleanliness of our building. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, from addressing resident requests to expertly managing plumbing and electrical issues. You are not only a manager but also a hands‑on problem solver and a key contributor to our landscaping efforts.

We encourage you to apply if you are ready to elevate your career and become part of a rapidly growing yet family-oriented company. Join us in creating a positive impact within our communities and be a key player in the success of our dynamic organization.

Welcome to our apartment communities, where affordable housing is attainable without sacrificing quality. Our properties offer spacious floor plans, modern finishes, and a range of community amenities, enabling residents to live their best lives. Join us in creating a WOW experience for residents as an integral part of the Dream Live Prosper Communities Team.

About this opportunity:

• Competitive Compensation with Above Market Incentive Program
• Position type: Full-time
• This job requires a flexible schedule with varied work hours that may include nights & weekends.

What we are looking for in a Maintenance Technician:

• Must have HVAC certification
• Experience in plumbing repair
• Ability to turn apartments in 5 days
• Experience in electric repairs
• Proficiency in plaster/drywall repair
• Experience in lock replacement
• Familiarity with apartment unit turnovers in old and new buildings
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for daily work assignments and on-call rotation
• Possession of own basic tools
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making abilities
• Familiarity with budgeting and cost control principles
• Practical communication skills for interactions with team members, vendors, and residents
• Familiarity with property management operations is a plus

What you will do as a Maintenance Technician:

• Provide exceptional service to residents, exceeding expectations.
• Address resident maintenance and service requests promptly.
• Identify and resolve hazardous property conditions.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move‑in within 5 days, including repairs and replacements.
• Perform various maintenance tasks, including HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs.
• Maintain grounds and ensure cleanliness.
• Respond to emergency calls when on‑call.
• Implement cost‑saving initiatives and manage budgets effectively.
• Respond to resident requests within 24 hours.
• Manage maintenance team's hours, focus, and on‑call schedule.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Maintain a well‑stocked maintenance shop without unnecessary spending.
• Streamline purchasing processes for cost‑effective acquisitions.
• Perform technician and groundskeeper duties as needed.
• Efficiently schedule vacancies for 5‑day turns.
• Assign service requests for a 24‑hour turnaround.
• Manage security deposit dispositions and attend meetings as required.

What Motivates Us

Making an Impact: At DLP, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s for our residents, investors, or business partners.

Embracing Challenges: We view roadblocks as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.

Growth: We’ve been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s fastest‑growing private companies for eleven consecutive years.

Who We Are

What We Do: We finance the building of Thriving Communities.

Our Mission: To lead in funding and building Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing, transforming the nation.

Our

Purpose:

To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.

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