Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M3)

Southern Management Companies; Bladensburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays & PTO

Continuing Education

Job summary

Southern Management Companies is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M3) to ensure community assets meet company standards and laws. You will diagnose issues and perform hands-on repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, ceramic and drywall tasks.

The role requires three years in maintenance, completion of internal basic maintenance trainings, and a valid driver's license. On-call rotation and safety-first practices are essential components of the job.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in maintenance related field(s).
• Completion of Basic Electric class offered at SMC internal training facility.
• Completion of all other basic maintenance classes offered internally 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.
• 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 tool supply as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist.
• Address emergency maintenance as needed; perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts.

Skills

On-call coordination

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing repair

Carpentry & drywall

Ceramic tiling

Preventive maintenance

Record keeping

Technology literacy

Strong communication

Driver's license

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Education

Maintenance-related education

Tools

Hand tools & toolbox

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M3)

#8626

Date Opened:

Aug 25, 2026

Position Type:

Regular Full Time

What we are looking for:

On-call rotation every fourth week; Proficient in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and ceramic work; great customer service abilities; strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to maintain neat and accurate records; the capacity to understand and follow directions; competence with technology; preventative maintenance, and unit turnover in a fast-paced environment; strong troubleshooting skills and a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle; Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

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 trouble‑shooting 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
• Perform preventive maintenance on fan coil and convector HVAC unit
• 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 neededPerform 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
• Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions:
• Electrical
  • De‑energize, test, and safely repair or replace switch and load devices, fuses, and appliances up to 40 amps
• Plumbing
  • Unclog drains of all types
  • Repair and replace all plumbing and trim fixtures and their components
  • Sweat copper pipe up to ¾\"
  • Install, repair and replace drain, waste, and vent piping of all materials
  • Perform preventive maintenance on electric and gas‑fired water heaters
  • Repair and replace domestic water pipes up to ¾\", including valves
• Repair and replace wood cabinets, counter tops and vanities
• Caulk doors, windows and floors
• Install and repair closet doors
• 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:

• Three years of experience in maintenance related field(s)
• Successful completion of Basic Electric class offered at SMC internal training facility
• Successful completion off all other basic maintenance classes offered internally and all on‑the‑job training within one year of hire date

Pay Rate:

$18.35 - $25.38 per hour

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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