Maintenance Technician - III

Maintenance Technician III

Department: Maintenance
Position Level: Technician III / Senior Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Maintenance/Field Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Local and regional travel as required

Position Summary

The CMS Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level field maintenance position responsible for performing, troubleshooting, and completing a wide range of facility, property, and community maintenance projects. This position requires advanced maintenance knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, the ability to work independently, and the capability to lead or assist other technicians in the field.

The Maintenance Technician III is expected to evaluate maintenance issues, determine appropriate repair methods, identify required materials and equipment, complete high-quality repairs, and properly document all work performed.

This position may also serve as a field lead on larger or more complex maintenance projects and is expected to assist with training and developing Maintenance Technician I and II employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform advanced general maintenance, repairs, installations, and troubleshooting at assigned properties and facilities.
• Independently evaluate maintenance requests and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Perform carpentry, drywall, painting, concrete, fencing, hardware, door, gate, signage, plumbing, and other general facility repairs within company and licensing requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and facility-related issues and determine when specialized or licensed contractors are required.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance assignments.
• Perform repairs to community amenities, clubhouses, parks, playground areas, pool facilities, mailbox areas, fencing, gates, sidewalks, monuments, and other common-area assets.
• Identify materials, tools, equipment, and labor requirements necessary to complete assigned work.
• Assist management with field assessments and development of scopes of work for proposed maintenance projects.
• Provide accurate field measurements, photographs, material quantities, and repair recommendations for estimating purposes.
• Lead small maintenance projects and coordinate field activities when multiple technicians are assigned.
• Assist with training and mentoring Maintenance Technician I and II employees.
• Inspect completed work for quality, safety, appearance, and compliance with the approved scope.
• Maintain professional communication with management, property representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and other employees.
• Immediately communicate unexpected site conditions, additional damage, safety concerns, or potential changes in scope to management.
• Maintain assigned company vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials in clean and serviceable condition.
• Follow all company vehicle, fleet, safety, PPE, and driving requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of labor hours, materials, photographs, and work performed.
• Submit clear before-and-after photographs for completed work.
• Participate in weekend, emergency, and on-call coverage when assigned.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations within established departmental response requirements.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized jobsites.
• Perform other maintenance and operational duties as assigned.

Technician III Leadership Expectations

A Maintenance Technician III is expected to operate with limited supervision and demonstrate leadership in the field.

The technician should be capable of receiving a work order, reviewing the scope, identifying the required tools and materials, organizing the work, completing the assignment, documenting completion, and communicating any problems to management without requiring continuous direction.

When serving as the senior technician on a project, the Technician III may provide daily work direction to other maintenance technicians. This responsibility does not replace formal supervisory authority unless specifically assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional maintenance, facilities, construction, or skilled-trade experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing multiple types of facility and property repairs.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools, power tools, ladders, and general maintenance equipment.
• Ability to diagnose maintenance problems and develop practical repair solutions.
• Ability to read work orders, scopes of work, product instructions, measurements, and basic construction information.
• Ability to accurately measure and calculate material quantities.
• Strong understanding of workplace and jobsite safety.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to professionally communicate with supervisors, coworkers, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to use mobile applications for work orders, photographs, timekeeping, and job documentation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company vehicle requirements.
• Reliable attendance and ability to participate in scheduled on-call/weekend rotations.

Preferred Skills

Experience in several of the following areas is strongly preferred:

Carpentry & General Construction: framing, trim, doors, hardware, cabinets, wood repairs, minor structural repairs, and installation work.

Drywall & Painting: drywall installation and repair, texture matching, caulking, surface preparation, interior/exterior painting, and touch-up work.

Concrete & Masonry: minor concrete placement and repair, sidewalk repairs, trip-hazard corrections, post footers, and basic masonry repairs.

Fencing & Gates: vinyl, aluminum, wood, and chain-link fence repairs; gate hardware, hinges, latches, posts, and alignment.

Plumbing: basic fixture replacement, leak identification, faucets, toilets, valves, drains, and other non-licensed plumbing repairs.

Electrical: basic troubleshooting, fixture replacement, switches, receptacles, lighting, and other work permitted within applicable licensing requirements.

Facility Maintenance: restroom repairs, amenity equipment, signage, pressure washing, furniture repairs, preventive maintenance, and general building repairs.

Performance Expectations

A Maintenance Technician III will be evaluated on:

• Quality of completed work
• Productivity and efficiency
• Ability to complete work independently
• Technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability
• Accuracy of job documentation
• Proper use of materials and company resources
• Safety performance
• Vehicle and driving performance
• Attendance and reliability
• Customer service and professionalism
• Ability to train and support less-experienced technicians
• Communication with management
• Ability to identify additional maintenance needs and potential work opportunities

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform physically demanding maintenance work in indoor and outdoor environments. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, working at varying heights, operating power tools, and lifting or carrying materials and equipment.

The employee must be capable of safely lifting approximately 50 pounds independently, with heavier materials requiring team lifting or mechanical assistance.

Work may be performed outdoors in Florida heat, humidity, rain, and other changing weather conditions.

Safety Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician III is expected to set an example for safe field operations. All company safety policies, PPE requirements, vehicle policies, equipment procedures, and jobsite requirements must be followed.

Unsafe conditions, vehicle incidents, property damage, injuries, and near misses must be immediately reported to management.

Position Standard

The Maintenance Technician III represents the senior technical level of the CMS maintenance technician progression. Employees at this level are expected to demonstrate the technical ability, productivity, professionalism, judgment, and leadership necessary to complete complex maintenance assignments with minimal supervision while supporting the development and performance of the overall maintenance team.

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person