Maintenance Technician
Real Estate
Job Description
Job DescriptionMaintenance Techs 1 and 2
Join Our Team: Maintenance Technician
Pay Range: $17.00 – $22.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)
Position Overview:
Are you a proactive, resourceful problem solver with a strong technical mindset? We are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to elevate our property management team! In this dynamic role, you will power our daily operations-mastering everything from rapid-response service requests and seamless unit turns to complex trade repairs-keeping our grounds pristine and our residents delighted.
Key Responsibilities:
- Unit Turnover & General Repairs: Execute light painting, precise drywall patching, caulking, and door lock/deadbolt replacements. Remove old carpet, padding, and vinyl flooring to prep units for fresh flooring installations.
- Electrical Work: Safely install light fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switches, and emergency lighting. Utilize electrical testing meters to expertly troubleshoot shorts and wiring issues.
- Plumbing Services: Clear waste lines, snake drains, pull toilets, and replace shower cartridges, garbage disposals, faucets, shutoff valves, and toilet flanges. Repair supply/drain lines and maintain water heaters.
- HVAC Maintenance: Swap fan motors, contactors, capacitors, thermostats, and air filters. Keep condensate drain lines clear and systematically diagnose heating/cooling systems.
- Appliance Repair: Decode failure codes, clear defrost drains, repair ice makers, and install stove elements, infinity switches, hard start kits, and dishwashers.
- Carpentry & Structural: Restore subflooring, hang interior/exterior doors, and resolve core structural maintenance tasks.
- Pool Care & Operations: Oversee routine vacuuming, chemical testing, and backwashing. Manage seasonal pool openings/closings, replace filter sand, repair plumbing lines, and track chemical inventory.
- Grounds, Operations & Admin: Elevate community curb appeal through daily grounds cleanup, pressure washing, breezeway maintenance, and seasonal snow/ice management. Effortlessly track work orders and parts orders via tablet, keep the shop stocked and structured, and join our rotating after-hours on-call team.
Qualifications:
- Hands-on background in general facility maintenance, residential trades, or unit turns.
- Diagnostic expertise across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or appliance repair is a major advantage.
- Exceptional customer service mind-set, clear communication skills, and a collaborative team spirit.
- Participate in a shared, rotational after-hours on-call schedule.
Perks & Compensation:
- Competitive hourly wage range ($17.00 – $22.00/hr)
- Generous housing discount opportunities (20%–50% off rent)
- On-call call-out bonuses and mileage reimbursement
- Annual tool reimbursement
- Company-provided uniforms
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Options (Health Consumer Cooperative / ICHRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance Options
- Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Observed Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
