Residential Maintenance Technician; HVAC

Residential Maintenance Technician (HVAC) About This Position

We’re building the largest portfolio of affordable housing in the heart of America, join us!

SFR3 is a boutique real estate investment fund that has acquired over $2B in affordable single‑family homes by 2024. The fund renovates distressed homes, using software‑driven operations to run many tertiary markets concurrently.

We’ve turned thousands of distressed homes from Cincinnati to Columbia into newly renovated, affordable rentals. We’re just getting started – want to join the teams behind all the hard work?

Our first fund owns 9,500+ homes in 19 states.

As a Residential Handyperson/Maintenance Technician, also known as a Property Engineer (PE), you’ll be the face of the company, representing our values and commitment to residents and the community. We’re looking for skilled, reliable, and proactive individuals who take pride in their work, uphold high standards, and are ready to make a real impact on our residents’ lives.

As a PE, you’ll play a key role in ensuring tenant satisfaction by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining homes. You’ll proactively identify and address issues, setting the standard for our relationship with tenants through excellent service and communication.

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Must be proficient in residential HVAC (strong preference for candidates with advanced HVAC and plumbing skills).
• Troubleshooting and installing components.
• Travel from home to home within your metro area daily.
• Conduct property inspections, secure homes, and complete vacancy/wellness checks.
• Handle minor pre‑renovation repairs, utility inspections, and basic troubleshooting.
• Manage move‑in/out meetings and property turnovers.
• Ability to “turn” homes (repairing/light renovation to prepare one tenant’s home for the next) is a must.
• Maintain and document property conditions using handheld technology (e.g., iPad, iPhone).

• Trustworthy:
  Be the friendly, reliable point of contact for residents, neighbors, and code enforcement. By providing transparency and dependability, you’ll help create a positive, trust‑based relationship with our tenants.
• Ownership:
  Take full responsibility for work orders, setting realistic expectations, communicating timelines, and following through to resolution.
• Clear Communication:
  Keep residents informed every step of the way, ensuring they know the next steps and expected completion dates.

• Multi‑trade knowledge:
  Proficient in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and property turns.
• Customer‑focused:
  Strong communication skills for positive resident and team interactions.
• Tools & transportation:
  Must own tools and have a truck or van.
• Licensing & location:
  Valid driver’s license required; reside within reasonable proximity.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Problem‑solving skills:
  Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Tech‑savvy:
  Comfortable using handheld devices for work orders and updates (iOS).
• Code knowledge:
  Familiar with building codes, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Professionalism:
  Maintains a reliable, professional appearance.
• On‑call ready:
  Available for emergency requests.

• COMPENSATION – Industry‑leading hourly rate.
• BONUS – Best‑in‑class bonus incentives quarterly tied to performance.
• GUARANTEED HOURS – We guarantee at least 40 hours of work, or we will make up the difference.
• GAS/VEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT – We reimburse you for both gas and vehicle: 70 cents per mile.
• OTHER PERKS – PTO, fully covered health/dental for employee, 401(k), and more.
• GROWTH – American Avenue is rapidly growing. Our mission is to create a best‑in‑class maintenance team in the country, offering strong growth opportunities for performers.
• TOOL REIMBURSEMENT policy.
• STREAMLINED TECHNOLOGY – we will make your life simple with tech that will help route, assign, and manage your workflow.

This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about creating safe, comfortable homes and are looking for a role with autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a positive impact. Join us to help shape the reputation and success of American Avenue.