Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Savannah, GA | Salary: $50,000 – $110,000 per year | Full‑time, Entry level

South Oxford Management is a full‑service property management company with a presence in Texas, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, and Connecticut. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our residents and team members alike. Our owners and leadership team bring extensive industry experience, ensuring quality and excellence are woven into every facet of our operations—from asset management to leasing.

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure that the physical aspects of the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet the Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

• Perform routine work orders at the community, which may include appliance repair, completing emergency and on‑call tickets.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliances.
• Diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance, and conduct weekly/monthly inspections.
• Ensure resident service requests are completed promptly and apartments are market‑ready.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours emergencies.
• Respond to resident work orders with a customer‑first attitude.
• Complete the "make‑ready" process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move‑ins by completing the pre‑move‑out inspection, creating a "punch" list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Take pride in the apartment community; visually inspect and address areas of concern, keep the community clean, and note service needs.
• Keep the Maintenance Shop stocked, organized, and clean.
• Utilize maintenance management systems on computers and iPads to complete work orders.

• Be mindful of the condition of the community and initiate action to correct unsafe conditions, e.g., broken gates, broken steps, broken/burned‑out exterior lights.
• Think safety first and ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected promptly.
• Report major repairs and needs to maintenance supervisor and property manager.
• Remove and transfer appliances, abandoned furniture, and equipment.
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Utilize maintenance management systems to complete preventive maintenance and annual inspection.

• Provide outstanding and proven customer service to residents and future residents.
• Inspect and help coordinate all make‑ready repairs and services.
• Help your team anticipate problems that residents might have before they even occur.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.

• You must have a valid driving license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work a flexible work week, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and on‑call hours.
• Sharp professional appearance.
• Must be able to walk the property, which includes climbing stairs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs, push, pull, reach, and carry supplies.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Travel up to 10% or rarely.

• General knowledge of all things pertaining to property maintenance.
• Skill in the safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Have a steady hand, good eyesight, and dexterity when using hand tools and machinery.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge in HVAC. HVAC certification preferred.
• Proficient and comfortable using computers and various software programs.
• Knowledgeable of pertinent laws including EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Certified Pool Operator;
  Universal Freon License, including R410A preferable.
• South Oxford Management is proud to provide training and licensing opportunities for experienced individuals ready to take the next step.

• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term…