Apartment Maintenance Service Technician; M1

Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M1)

#8408

May 14, 2026

Regular Full Time

We’re looking for someone with strong customer service skills and experience in general maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and flooring. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Address, follow up and document service requests
• Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies
• Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components, as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance on fan coil and convector HVAC units
• Complete additional preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled
• Participate in on‑call rotation as scheduled
• Make repairs to grounds and drainage
• Ensure all work and documentation comply with internal quality control standards
• Maintain personal supply of tools as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist
• Address emergency maintenance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records
• Capacity to understand and follow directions
• Competence with technology
• Knowledge of current occupational hazards
• Safety consciousness
• Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles
• Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry
• Working knowledge of boiler room components
• Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions:
  • HVAC
    • Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain a complete HVAC unit and all of its components
    • Perform electrical repairs on gas‑fired furnaces, water heaters, fan coil, and convector units
    • Understand refrigeration cycle and proper charging methods
  • Electrical
    • Safely complete work on 277 Volts -- 200 Amps not connected to a main bus
  • Plumbing
    • Unclog drains of all types
    • Repair and replace all plumbing and trim fixtures and their components
    • Repair and replace drain, waste, and vent piping of all material
    • Repair and replace electric water heaters and gas waters heater up to 199,999 BTU
    • Repair and replace domestic water pipes up to three inches, including valves
  • Repair and replace wood cabinets, counter tops and vanities
  • Caulk doors, windows and floors
  • Repair and replace interior and exterior doors, and hardware
  • Install patio door rollers, locks, Charlie bars, security pins and patio screen rollers
  • Install thresholds
  • Repair and replace floor tile, sheet vinyl and wood floors
  • Repair and replace wooden trim and vinyl cove base, chair rail, quarter round and crown molding
  • Repair and replace underlayment and sub‑floor
  • Repair and replace wood framing members
  • Ceramic/Drywall
    • Remove and replace grout and caulking
    • Repair and replace ceramic tiles on walls and floors
    • Repair and replace drywall
    • Install bathroom fixtures
    • Properly address moisture‑damaged materials

• Type II CFC License or higher
• Seven years of experience in maintenance related field(s)
• Completion of all basic maintenance classes and on‑the‑job training within one year of hire date

$25.22 - $36.28/ hour to start

Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

• A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
• Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contribution
• Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funeral leave and jury duty
• Continuing Education

Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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