Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring that a portfolio of residential properties remains safe, comfortable, and in excellent condition. This position focuses on apartment maintenance, timely completion of work orders, and support for lease-up activities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will use your technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry to perform repairs, unit turns, and grounds upkeep while providing respectful, professional service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day apartment maintenance tasks, including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general repairs across multiple residential properties.
• Complete resident work orders promptly and professionally, announcing yourself and respecting that you are working in someone's home.
• Handle unit turns when residents move out, including inspecting units, performing necessary repairs, and preparing apartments for new tenants.
• Maintain grounds and common areas, including trash removal, pet waste cleanup, and general exterior upkeep to ensure a clean and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate closely with a small on-site team that typically includes leasing professionals, maintenance technicians, and a porter to support lease-up and ongoing operations.
• Support fast-paced lease-up activities by helping prepare and maintain a brand-new, high-occupancy facility so new tenants can be onboarded quickly.
• Use property management systems (PMS) and technology tools to receive, track, and complete maintenance requests efficiently.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage to respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed.
• Work in a variety of property types, including newer buildings and older facilities with legacy systems such as older plumbing and boiler/chiller equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices when using tools, equipment, and building systems to protect yourself, residents, and property assets.
• Communicate clearly with residents, leasing staff, and supervisors to provide updates on maintenance work and coordinate access to units.
• Support special property projects, such as new campus housing developments that may include student-focused spaces and access control systems.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in facilities and property maintenance, with a focus on residential or apartment communities.
• Practical skills in HVAC systems, including basic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong plumbing skills, including diagnosing issues and performing repairs in both newer and older building systems.
• Carpentry skills for interior repairs, unit turns, and general maintenance tasks.
• Ability to manage work orders from start to finish using property management systems (PMS) and related technology.
• Experience working inside and outside, performing maintenance tasks in various weather and building conditions.
• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, lease-up environment where quick unit preparation and tenant onboarding are critical.
• Strong attention to detail and respect for residents' homes when entering units and performing work.
• Ability to participate in rotating on-call schedules and respond to maintenance emergencies outside standard business hours.
• Comfort working with boiler and chiller systems and older plumbing infrastructure in legacy properties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in apartment maintenance or property management environments.
• Experience with property management systems (PMS) and technology management for tracking maintenance tasks.
• Leadership abilities to contribute positively to a small, collaborative team and support a lead-by-example management style.
• Familiarity with campus or student housing environments, including access control and badging systems.
• Ownership of a personal set of hand tools suitable for daily maintenance tasks, with larger tools typically provided on-site.
• Understanding of best practices for grounds maintenance, trash handling, and cleanliness standards in residential communities.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that offers strong perks and benefits, backed by a stable corporate structure. The culture emphasizes leading by example, intensive training, and close collaboration within small, supportive teams. You work in modern, attractive properties and high-profile accounts, gaining exposure to a variety of building types and systems. This environment encourages professional development, values reliability and craftsmanship, and provides opportunities to grow your skills in both traditional and technology-driven property maintenance.

Work Environment

The role involves working both inside and outside across a variety of residential properties, from brand-new lease-up communities to older buildings with legacy plumbing and boiler/chiller systems. You operate in a fast-paced setting where units must be prepared quickly for new residents, often within small teams that include leasing staff, maintenance technicians, and a porter. You…