Floating Maintenance Technician

At CommonPlace by Collective Residential, we believe homes are more than four walls—it’s where people find belonging. Our communities are designed to be welcoming, approachable, and rooted in their neighborhoods. Every team member plays a role in shaping spaces that residents are proud to call home.

We’re looking for a Floating Maintenance Supervisor to lead our property’s maintenance team and ensure our community is safe, clean, and move-in ready. This role based in Raleigh-Durham, NC is all about providing excellent service to residents, supporting the property team, and taking pride in the appearance of our apartments, amenities, and grounds. If you’re experienced, hands-on, and take ownership of your work, this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and support the maintenance team, including training, scheduling, and ensuring work meets CommonPlace standards.
• Hands-on repair and remediation across the properties
• Oversee vendor work on the property, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Maintain inventory levels and submit orders for approval for all necessary supplies, including housekeeping.
• Ensure OSHA and company safety policies are always followed.
• Perform, schedule, and oversee daily maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Complete unit turns (Make Ready) and ensure units are move-in ready.
• Assist in bidding processes and project planning as needed.
• Ensure work areas, tools, and equipment are clean, organized, and well-maintained.
• Maintain MSDS sheets and replacement logs.
• Handle lock changes resulting from evictions or other circumstances.
• Follow company guidelines regarding service requests.
• Be available to work on an on-call basis, responding promptly to emergencies.
• Remove snow and ice as necessary and ensure the property remains safe and accessible.
• Communicate unusual or extraordinary observations to the Property Manager.
• Ensure necessary tools and equipment are on hand for maintenance operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of property management experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on ability in plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC, and general construction.
• Comfortable using a variety of tools, from hand tools to power tools and motorized/electrical equipment.
• Must be able to regularly push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for helping others and providing exceptional service.
• Flexible schedule and ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance for traveling to local properties.

Benefits

• Competitive pay $31.00 - $34.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k with match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and volunteer time.
• Career growth opportunities with a company that values community and people.
• A warm, collaborative workplace culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected class. Our locations are drug-free. Drug and Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.