Apartment Maintenance Technician | MAA Steeplegate

MAA; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MAA is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician in Gainesville, FL. You will perform general maintenance and repairs to keep apartment homes and facilities in good working order, diagnose and repair HVAC units, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and door hardware.

EPA Type II or EPA Universal certification required within 90 days of hire; valid Florida driver’s license; 1–3 years in multifamily property maintenance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in multifamily property management, facility maintenance, and/or mechanical repair
• HVAC experience required
• EPA Type II or EPA Universal certification required at hire or within 90 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to keep apartment homes and property facilities in good working order
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC units
• Repair electrical appliances, outlets, and light fixtures
• Handle plumbing, carpentry, and locks
• Follow a preventative maintenance schedule and follow up with residents after repairs

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical/Lighting

Education

EPA Type II Certification

EPA Universal Certification

Job description

Becoming a part of MAA is exciting and rewarding for those who enjoy working with a dynamic team. Join us as we exceed our residents’ expectations of a place to call home.Apartment Maintenance TechnicianDo you pride yourself on a job well done? Are you a natural problem solver while maintaining high standards of work? Do you have your EPA Type II or Universal and/or Pool Certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire? If so, MAA is the place to start building your career in the multifamily housing industry.The Apartment Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and repair to ensure apartment homes and other property facilities are in good working order. Responsibilities include preparing apartments for move-in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units; electrical appliances, outlets, and light fixtures; plumbing, carpentry, and locks. The Apartment Maintenance Technician follows a planned preventative maintenance schedule and follows up with residents after repairs are complete.QualificationsOne to three years of experience in multifamily property management, facility maintenance, and/or mechanical repairHVAC experience requiredEPA Type II or EPA Universal required at hire or within 90 days of start dateValid driver’s license from the state of residenceMAA recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and outstanding advancement opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package* including, but not limited to, the following:· EPA Contingency Program· Apartment Discount and Associate Renewal Cap· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance· Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay· Life and Disability Insurance· Performance-based Incentives and On-Call Bonuses· Paid On-Call Mileage Reimbursement Program· Mobile Maintenance Reimbursement Program· Smart Home Program· 401(k) Retirement Plan· Tuition Reimbursement· Opportunities for promotion and internal career advancement*Eligibility for benefit plans and programs vary based on hours worked and length of employment.At MAA, maintenance associates are provided the opportunity to achieve industry recognized certifications through our in-house certified proctors. Certifications include EPA Type II or EPA Universal Certification (EPA 608, R410A Safety and Low Global Warming refrigerants certifications) and Certified Pool Operator from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance. Maintenance associates also have over 750 courses and how to videos on demand that are also accessible from any mobile device.We are committed to providing service excellence and value to those who depend on us at MAA. Our people-first approach has been transforming properties into communities and apartments into homes for over 25 years. As the largest owner-operator of multifamily apartments in the United States – we are established leaders in the real estate space – bringing tremendous opportunities to those looking to build their careers. We invite you to explore our Brighter View and find your place at MAA!EOE M/F/V/DDrug Free WorkplaceProperty Location:MAA Steeplegate