Apartment Maintenance Technician I

Birge & Held; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 18 days per year

Volunteer PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Birge & Held in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Service Technician I to support daily maintenance across our apartment communities, ensuring resident satisfaction, property functionality, and compliance with company standards under the Operations Manager.

You will inspect buildings, perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing repairs, complete work orders within 48 hours, and ensure unit turnovers within five working days, while coordinating with the operations team and providing timely updates.

Qualifications

• Formal technical training or equivalent job experience in heating and air conditioning.
• EPA certification for refrigerant handling, preferred or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• HVAC certification, preferred.
• For positions that require travel between properties, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and common areas to assess cleanliness, safety, and overall property condition.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance of HVAC units, electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, and structural facilities.
• Complete all assigned work orders within 48 hours, unless an emergency requires immediate action.
• Ensure unit turnovers are completed within five working days unless otherwise directed by the Operations Manager.
• Perform on-site work to preserve and enhance asset appearance and functionality.
• Provide daily progress updates and communicate with the operations team.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Tools proficiency

Education

Technical training or equivalent

EPA certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power drills

HVAC diagnostic tools

Job description

Birge & Held in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Service Technician I to support daily maintenance across our apartment communities, ensuring resident satisfaction, property functionality, and compliance with company standards under the Operations Manager.

You will inspect buildings, perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing repairs, complete work orders within 48 hours, and ensure unit turnovers within five working days, while coordinating with the operations team and providing timely updates.