Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M2)

Southern Management Corporation; Laurel (MD); Hybrid; USD 31,629 - 44,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D

Traditional and Roth 401(k) with 회사 기

Job summary

Southern in Laurel, Maryland is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M2) for a regular full-time role at a Maryland community. The position requires versatile maintenance abilities across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and troubleshooting, with HVAC knowledge a plus, especially PTAC and split systems.

A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. A 50% live-on discount is available with on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in maintenance-related fields.
• Completion of basic maintenance classes and on-the-job training within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Address, follow up and document service requests.
• Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies.
• Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on fan coil and convector HVAC units.
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Make repairs to grounds and drainage.
• Ensure all work and documentation comply with quality standards.
• Maintain personal tools per company checklist.
• Address emergency maintenance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Driver's license

Job description

Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M2)

#8537

Laurel, Maryland, United States

Date Opened:

Jul 21, 2026

Position Type:

Regular Full Time

What we are looking for:

Looking for a versatile maintenance technician experienced with plumbing, electric, carpentry, and troubleshooting skills. Strong HVAC knowledge and experience will be a plus, especially in PTAC and split system. 50% live-on discount available with rotational on-call. Candidate must have a valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We're seeking a Service Technician with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the physical asset of the community meet both the company standards and applicable laws. As technician, you'll be diagnosing problems and making repairs. You will provide hands on and troubleshooting in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structure, tiling, masonry and appliances.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Address, follow up and document service requests
• Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies
• Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components, as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance on fan coil and convector HVAC units
• Complete additional preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled
• Make repairs to grounds and drainage
• Ensure all work and documentation comply with internal quality control standards
• Maintain personal supply of tools as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist
• Address emergency maintenance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records
• Capacity to understand and follow directions
• Competence with technology
• Knowledge of current occupational hazards
• Safety consciousness
• Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles
• Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry
• Working knowledge of boiler room components
• Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions:
• Electrical
  • Safely complete work on 277 Volts -- 200 Amps not connected to a main bus
• Plumbing
  • Unclog drains of all types
  • Repair and replace all plumbing and trim fixtures and their components
  • Repair and replace drain, waste, and vent piping of all material
  • Repair and replace electric water heaters and gas waters heater up to 199,999 BTU
  • Repair and replace domestic water pipes up to three inches, including valves
• Repair and replace wood cabinets, counter tops and vanities
• Caulk doors, windows and floors
• Repair and replace interior and exterior doors, and hardware
• Install patio door rollers, locks, Charlie bars, security pins and patio screen rollers
• Install thresholds
• Repair and replace floor tile, sheet vinyl and wood floors
• Repair and replace wooden trim and vinyl cove base, chair Rail, quarter round and crown molding
• Repair and replace underlayment and sub-floor
• Repair and replace wood framing members
• Ceramic/Drywall
  • Remove and replace grout and caulking
  • Repair and replace ceramic tiles on walls and floors
  • Repair and replace drywall
  • Install bathroom fixtures
  • Properly address moisture-damaged materials

What's required from you:

• Seven years of experience in maintenance-related field(s)
• Completion of all basic maintenance classes and on-the-job training within one year of hire date

Pay Rate:

$22.96 - $32.41

Summary of Benefits:

Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Southern provides:

• A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
• Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contribution
• Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
• Continuing Education

You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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