Apartment Maintenance Technician

Megan Properties Management; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Megan Properties Management seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and urgent repairs across properties in Alabama. You will diagnose issues, conduct preventive maintenance, and document work on service requests while coordinating with the Property Manager.

The role requires hands-on abilities in electrical, plumbing, HVAC (if licensed), carpentry, and safety checks; you’ll inspect units, replace filters, manage vendors, and help keep grounds neat and compliant with housing

Qualifications

• General maintenance experience across appliances, carpentry, plumbing/electrical, and painting.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot maintenance issues.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
• Physically able to perform maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and minor repairs on demand, prioritizing health and safety.
• Document work performed on service request forms.
• Coordinate with Property Manager to identify improvements and maintain property condition.
• Inspect interiors/exteriors, replace HVAC filters, and check fire/safety items.
• Order materials within the site budget and manage inventory.
• Monitor contractors to ensure work is completed as directed.

Skills

General maintenance

Appliance repair

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure all service requests are completed in a timely manner while prioritizing health and safety request first.
• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair in a timely and professional manner.
• Accurately document work performed on the service request form.
• Identify potential issues and liabilities and communicate findings with the Property Manager to carry out a proactive maintenance approach, while keeping the site(s) in the best possible physical condition.
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
• Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate after hour and weekend emergencies in a timely manner.
• Perform regular site inspections of exterior and interior of property to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and management standards. Assist Property Manager in identifying improvement projects and on-going maintenance needs.
• Accompany Property Manager during interior unit inspections to inspect interior for any maintenance issues, to replace HVAC filters, and to perform a check of all fire and safety items such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, firestops, and any additional furnished equipment.
• Order materials, supplies, parts, and equipment in coordination with the Property Manager, and while adhering to the site’s annual budget.
• Maintain shop appearance to standards to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
• Assess vacant units and restore the unit to make ready condition. Coordinate status of vacant units with the Property Manager.
• Monitor independent contractors to ensure work is being completed as directed.
• Assess all physical aspects of the site on a routine basis to include, but not limited to, HVAC systems, windows, siding, roofs, exterior lighting, water leaks, and breezeways.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Track and complete work orders on occupied and vacant apartments, and amenities.
• Perform timely repairs including electrical, plumbing, HVAC (if licensed), carpentry, sheet rocking, painting, lighting, etc.
• Preparing apartments for tour/new resident move ins by conducting lock changes, move-out inspections, trash out, punch out, scheduling vendors where necessary.
• Assist with property inspections such as semi-annual, fire safety, pest control, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to perform day-to-day activities.
• Communicates well with the Property Manager to carry out the objectives of efficient property operation.
• Promote good public relations with residents, co-workes, company staff, and service providers through a great attitude and resident trust.
• Contributes to a culture whereby Department is delivering the highest level of service to internal/external customers while adhering to Megan Properties Management Values.
• Complete special projects as may be assigned.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check.

Minimum Learned Skills and Abilities:

• General maintenance experience to include, but not limited to, knowledge of appliance repair, light carpentry, plumbing/electrical knowledge, and drywall/painting.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot maintenance issues and repairs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
• Physically able to perform maintenance duties as required.

Benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Other voluntary benefits.