Assistant Maintenance Manager

Venterra Realty; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Venterra Realty is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support daily maintenance operations at Avasa Hammock Landing in Florida. You will assist with repairs, preventative maintenance, and service requests while upholding safety and quality standards, and help lead the maintenance team.

This role requires flexibility for on-call rotation and a commitment to move-in ready apartments. We value strong leadership, reliable communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks

Qualifications

• HVAC certification required.
• CPO certification preferred.
• Experience in multifamily property maintenance or facilities management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including on‑call rotation.
• Lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident work orders promptly, ensuring quality service and adherence to the 24- and 48-hour guarantees where applicable.
• Perform maintenance and repairs, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, appliances, and exterior structures.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to keep equipment, tools, and common areas in top condition.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in daily operations.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing repairs, cleaning, and ensuring all features are in working order per our Total Quality Make Ready (TQMR) program as needed.
• Work independently while following company standards, demonstrating attention to detail, and maintaining a commitment to resident satisfaction.
• Provide emergency and on-call maintenance support as needed.
• Support the team with other duties as needed to maintain resident satisfaction and property standards.

Skills

HVAC Certification

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

On‑call readiness

Job description

ROLE: Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

LOCATION: Avasa Hammock Landing

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Assistant Maintenance Manager supports daily maintenance operations, ensuring all systems and equipment function efficiently. This role assists with repairs, preventative maintenance, and service requests while upholding safety and quality standards. Additionally, they help lead the maintenance team, oversee vendor work, and ensure apartment homes are move‑in ready.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete resident work orders promptly, ensuring quality service and adherence to the 24- and 48 - hour guarantees where applicable.
• Perform maintenance and repairs, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, appliances, and exterior structures.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to keep equipment, tools, and common areas in top condition.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in daily operations.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing repairs, cleaning, and ensuring all features are in working order per our Total Quality Make Ready (TQMR) program as needed.
• Work independently while following company standards, demonstrating attention to detail, and maintaining a commitment to resident satisfaction.
• Provide emergency and on-call maintenance support as needed.
• Support the team with other duties as needed to maintain resident satisfaction and property standards.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Proven experience in multifamily property maintenance, facilities management, or a related field.
• HVAC certification required ; CPO certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills .
• Strong organizational and time-management skills .
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including participation in an on‑call rotation.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, equipment, etc.):
  • Over 75 lbs. Rare need
  • 25 – 75 lbs. Occasional need
  • 1 – 25 lbs. Constant need

BENEFITS

• Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus.
• A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things.
• Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn.
• 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub .

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with 90 mixed‑use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 10,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award‑winning company culture at Venterra.com . Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com , and visit Venterra.com to learn more about how we’re out‑caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition: “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.” Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process. Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.