Maintenance Technician - Winthrop West

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance tasks including resident work orders (appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, gates, pools), preventative maintenance, and after‑hours emergency response.
• Prepare vacant units for move‑in and maintain all amenity areas, equipment, and community spaces in clean, safe working condition.
• Provide professional resident support through clear communication, timely issue resolution, clean uniform standards, and assistance with resident events.
• Maintain organization and records by keeping the shop orderly, managing inventory, and accurately logging service requests and updates.
• Support team operations by assisting the Maintenance Manager, monitoring contractor performance, and following all company policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate maintenance experience with 1–3 years in general or apartment maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and basic budgeting or business finance understanding.
• Meet certification and licensing standards including a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and EPA refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) within 90 days.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs, climbing 40‑ft ladders, and using hand tools, test equipment, and hand trucks.
• Handle heavy equipment movement including transporting appliances (75–300+ lbs), laundry machines (120–300 lbs), and building materials (up to 300+ lbs), often up stairs or across the property.
• Complete specialized maintenance tasks involving repairs or upgrades to structures, resident units, and amenity equipment (exercise machines, grills, golf carts, gates), often requiring ladder work and lifting.

• Expected pay range of $22.00/hour-$24.00/hour, aligned with skills and experience.
• Generous PTO program.
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage and company‑paid dental and vision coverage for all full‑time, regular associates.
• 401k with exceptional employer match.
• Associate apartment discount.
• Educational assistance program (tuition and certifications).
• Company‑paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.