Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing daily maintenance operations, including unit make-readies, facility improvements, and routine repairs. In this role, you will work collaboratively alongside a dedicated maintenance team to ensure all tasks are performed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, while reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who thrives in a cooperative environment, actively supports peers, communicates across departments, and takes collective pride in keeping the community safe and well-maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Unit Make-Readies: Partner closely with team members to complete unit turns and work orders, ensuring all apartments meet strict HQS (Housing Quality Standard) and NSPIRE HUD requirements before new residents move in.
• Team-Centered Task Execution: Complete daily work orders and maintenance tasks efficiently, coordinating with fellow technicians to share the workload and meet collective deadlines.
• Proactive Facility Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the property to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards, immediately reporting findings and collaborating with the team to resolve them.
• Technical Collaboration & Support: Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and other critical property infrastructure, offering a helping hand or technical insights to teammates on complex repairs.
• Communication & Handovers: Maintain clear communication with property management staff and residents regarding repair statuses, and document all maintenance activities accurately to ensure a smooth shift in handovers.
• Active Safety Stewardship: Uphold a culture of safety by strictly adhering to OSHA protocols, company policies, and federal/state/local regulations, while looking out for the physical well-being of coworkers.
• Supply & Tool Accountability: Assist the team in maintaining an organized inventory of supplies and tools, ensuring equipment is properly cared for and returning shared resources promptly for others to use.

Team Player Qualities and Qualifications

• Team-First Mindset: A strong commitment to collaboration, active listening, and a willingness to help teammates overcome technical challenges.
• Adaptability & Agility: A positive attitude when priorities shift, with the ability to brainstorm solutions collectively when unexpected property emergencies arise.
• Technical Expertise: Robust hands-on knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant certifications (NSPIRE, HVAC, EPA Universal, electrical, or plumbing).
• Strong Communication: Effective interpersonal skills for reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and Executive Staff, coordinating with coworkers, interacting professionally with residents, and interfacing politely with external vendors.
• Accountability & Reliability: High personal standards for craftsmanship and a strong sense of responsibility to the team, including punctuality and dependable performance.
• Experience: Minimum of (2) to (3) years of experience in residential property or facility maintenance.
• Digital Literacy: Efficient in using computers, mobile work order systems, and basic software to log maintenance updates.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects regularly.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks associated with maintenance work, including climbing ladders, bending, and working in confined spaces.

Starting Salary: $42,850.00 per year commensurate with education, skills, and experience.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume outlining their qualifications and experience to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,850.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Monroe, NC 28112 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person