Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third‑party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, we have decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Our portfolio spans multifamily, single‑family home rentals, affordable housing, build‑to‑rent, active adult, and student housing across the country.

Asset Living is driven by passion and innovation, with a culture of teamwork and inclusion. We are recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work, and our reputation as a trusted partner in real estate and workplace culture continues to grow.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out maintenance processes—including corrective, preventative, routine, emergency, and cosmetic—while ensuring a high level of service for residents. The role supports the make‑ready process and assists the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager in meeting property operational goals.

• Attend the community on a regular/daily basis.
• Respond to resident/management requests and work orders for community common areas, buildings, and units in a timely manner.
• Perform repairs and replacements for community common areas and units.
• Assist with scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair‑related turn events.
• Daily clean‑up of the community exterior, including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas.
• Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning; maintain accurate, timely chemical logs.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other features daily to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program extending the life of the community while minimizing future repairs.
• Follow Asset key policy and maintain a well‑organized, properly stocked maintenance shop adhering to safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with hazard communications, safe work practices, inventory monitoring, and unit inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of service requests, EPA/OSHA standards, preventative maintenance, apartment make‑ready status, and work in progress.
• Assist with the general upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning of office, common areas, and model unit.
• Report any observed violations of community rules to the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Participate in on‑call emergency duty at the community.
• Utilize property resources, equipment and supplies economically.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service, monitor service request turnaround, and uphold a favorable community image.
• Enforce community policies delegated by the immediate supervisor.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and ability to understand and use on‑site software functions.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

• Regular movement between work sites, including ascending/descending ladders, stairs, ramps, step stools, and tight or confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 100+ lbs., work in overhead or various positions, and operate machinery, power tools, motor vehicles, and golf carts.
• Exposure to outdoor weather elements, hazardous chemicals, and ability to work overtime, weekends, night hours, and on‑call emergencies.
• Capability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.

Must have reliable personal transportation due to the on‑call requirement.

Salary Range
: $20 per hour to $25 per hour.

At Asset Living, compensation is determined by skill set, training, certifications, and relevant experience. The offer may be accompanied by a comprehensive rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching, and commission and performance bonuses where applicable. Full‑time employees receive paid sick days and company holidays.

This job description is not all‑inclusive; it provides a guide of expected duties. The role may evolve over time, and the employee may be asked to perform additional duties without notice.