Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M3/M4)

Southern Management Co.; Bladensburg (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Southern Management Co. is seeking a Maintenance Service Technician (M3/M4) to handle a range of tasks from electrical to ceramic tile repair in our apartment communities. This full-time role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a rotating Saturday schedule.

You will diagnose problems, perform hands-on repairs, and ensure records are accurate in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes preventive maintenance and apartment turns, with an emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• One year of experience in maintenance related field(s).
• Successful 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.
• Assist with inventory maintenance.
• Diagnose heat problems and repair or replace components as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC units.
• Complete additional preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled.
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Ensure all work and documentation comply with internal quality control standards.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Ceramic tile repair

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Preventive maintenance

Education

Basic Electric class

Internal maintenance classes

Job description

Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M3/M4)

#8699

Date Opened:

Sep 11, 2026

Position Type:

Regular Full Time

What we are looking for:

No on-call responsibilities!

We're looking for someone with skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and ceramic tile repair. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting abilities, excellent customer service skills, experience with preventive maintenance and apartment turns, and be comfortable using technology in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain neat and accurate records. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and availability for a rotating Saturday schedule are required.

No on-call responsibilities! We're looking for someone with skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and ceramic tile repair. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting abilities, excellent customer service skills, experience with preventive maintenance and apartment turns, and be comfortable using technology in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain neat and accurate records. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and availability for a rotating Saturday schedule are required. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We're seeking a Service Technician with a whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the physical asset meets both company standards and applicable laws. As technician, you'll diagnose problems and make repairs. You will provide hands-on 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
• Assist with inventory maintenance
• Diagnose heat 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
• 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
• 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:

• One year 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:

starting range $15.50 - 25.38/hr

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.