Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and skilled Residential Maintenance Technician to join our rental property team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing residential homes and apartments to ensure they remain safe, functional, and move-in ready. The ideal candidate is experienced in a wide variety of household maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, appliance repair, and general home repairs. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while providing quality workmanship.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs in occupied and vacant rental properties.
• Diagnose and repair common residential plumbing issues, including faucets, toilets, sinks, garbage disposals, drains, water heaters, and minor pipe repairs.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic residential electrical repairs, including outlets, switches, light fixtures, ceiling fans, GFCI outlets, breakers, and smoke detectors.
• Perform drywall repair, patching, painting, trim work, and general carpentry projects.
• Install and repair doors, locks, cabinets, shelving, blinds, windows, and other household fixtures.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair household appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, microwaves, washers, and dryers.
• Perform basic HVAC maintenance, including replacing filters, cleaning units, diagnosing common issues, and coordinating major repairs when necessary.
• Complete property turnovers by preparing homes for new tenants, including repairs, painting, cleaning coordination, and final inspections.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections to identify maintenance needs before they become larger issues.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repair calls as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used, and recommended future repairs.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable building codes and company standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in clean and working condition.
• Assist with property improvements, remodeling projects, and seasonal maintenance as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential maintenance, handyman services, property management maintenance, construction, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of residential plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general home repair.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing household appliances is preferred.
• Basic understanding of residential HVAC systems and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and complete repairs efficiently.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests while working independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when interacting with tenants and team members.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, kneeling, bending, and working in various weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rental property maintenance or property management.
• Trade certifications in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or construction are a plus but not required.
• Experience with remodeling, flooring installation, tile work, or finish carpentry is highly desirable.

If you enjoy solving problems, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and have experience maintaining residential properties, we'd love to have you join our team. Your skills will play a key role in providing safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes for our residents.

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person