Maintenance Technician (All Levels)

About the role

The Maintenance Technician provides general and specialized upkeep for rental housing, ensuring units are ready for new occupants and that building systems operate safely and efficiently. This role works both indoors and outdoors, often in tight spaces, and may involve emergency response.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to service requests for furnaces, HVAC, appliances, water heaters, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other maintenance items.
• Perform skilled work in trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or locksmithing.
• Maintain and operate tools, gauges, Freon recovery systems, snakes, drills, and other equipment safely.
• Follow preventive maintenance programs for heating and ventilation systems, including filter replacement.
• Assist with make‑ready tasks for vacated units, including painting, flooring, drywall, fixture repair, and exterior work.
• Handle emergency situations such as sewage backups, water main breaks, fire damage, and weather‑related repairs.
• Correct unsafe conditions promptly and ensure proper use of PPE and chemicals.
• Drive company or personal vehicle as needed to perform duties.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED with advanced training or certification in building maintenance or a skilled trade.
• Journeyman license or equivalent in one or more trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• 4‑6 years of experience in residential property maintenance or related skilled trades.

Required skills

• HVAC systems
• Plumbing
• Electrical repair
• Appliance repair
• Locksmithing
• Freon recovery
• Tool operation and maintenance
• Preventive maintenance procedures