Field Technician Community

4rahlp1 American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, LP is seeking a Field Technician to support maintenance and tenant turnover across AMH properties. The role focuses on repairs, preventive maintenance, and upkeep of community amenities, ensuring safety and quality standards at all times.

The technician will perform inspections, HVAC servicing, and coordinate with contractors under the New Development Portfolio Manager. A valid driver’s license and hands-on maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in residential/property maintenance or related field; or five years of experience in lieu of education.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• HVAC experience and EPA Certification or HVAC Type II Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools and power tools (e.g., cordless drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, pressure washer).
• Familiarity with FieldOne, CRM systems, and Apple iPad preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards and occupational hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled home repairs and preventive maintenance during property visits.
• Address landlord‑responsible maintenance issues reported by residents in occupied homes.
• Conduct move‑out inspections, manage tenant turns, and monitor contractor work to ensure timelines, costs, and quality standards.
• Inspect and maintain community amenities and buildings, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Order supplies and consumables for assigned sites.
• Service HVAC systems, including tune‑ups, leak detection, capacitor replacement, fan motor repairs, and efficiency testing.
• Complete repairs on community assets under the supervision of the New Development Portfolio Manager (NDPM).
• Perform inspections of homes and community areas, document maintenance needs, and report lease violations.
• Support move‑out processes, including key exchanges, property condition assessments, and cost estimates for security deposit reconciliation.
• Verify contractor work quality and ensure punch list items are completed promptly.

Skills

HVAC experience

Tool proficiency

Microsoft Office

FieldOne

CRM systems

Apple iPad

OSHA safety knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

FieldOne

CRM systems

Apple iPad

Job description

Since 2012, we've grew to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.

Field Technician Community The Field Technician Community (FTC) is responsible for facilitating and expediting the tenant turn process, and occupied maintenance; including repairs, troubleshooting, installation and maintenance at AMH properties, while ensuring Company property quality standards are maintained. Each FTC is assigned a ‘portfolio of primary responsibility’ encompassing a designated assignment of single-family home units. The assigned territory will be primarily compromised of AMH communities’ homes. The FTC will be responsible for inspecting and assisting with maintaining the common area and community assets including amenities and amenity buildings in the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled home repairs and preventive maintenance during property visits.
• Address landlord‑responsible maintenance issues reported by residents in occupied homes.
• Conduct move‑out inspections, manage tenant turns, and monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with timelines, costs, and quality standards.
• Inspect and maintain community amenities and buildings, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Order supplies and consumables for assigned sites.
• Service HVAC systems, including tune‑ups, leak detection, capacitor replacement, fan motor repairs, and efficiency testing.
• Complete repairs on community assets under the supervision of the New Development Portfolio Manager (NDPM).
• Perform inspections of homes and community areas, document maintenance needs, and report lease violations.
• Support move‑out processes, including key exchanges, property condition assessments, and cost estimates for security deposit reconciliation.
• Verify contractor work quality and ensure punch list items are completed promptly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in residential/property maintenance or related field; or five years of experience in lieu of education required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• HVAC experience and Universal EPA Certification or HVAC Type II Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools and power tools (e.g., cordless drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, pressure washer)
• Familiarity with tools such as FiledOne, CRM systems, and Apple iPad preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards and occupational hazards.
• Strong problem‑solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to climb ladders for tasks such as gutter cleaning and tree trimming.
• Proficiency with equipment such as wrenches, claw hammer, band cutters, wire strippers, breaker bar, clamps, etc.
• Physical capability to lift/carry: 50 lbs to waist height 50 lbs shoulder height 20 pounds above the head

Compensation

The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $27.42 to $34.28 Hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

Additional Compensation

This position is eligible to receive quarterly bonus payments.

Perks and Benefits

• Employees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program.
• The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.

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American Homes 4 Rent, LP (“AMH”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors. AMH provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, email [e-mail]. Know your rights. In addition to federal law requirements, AMH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AMH participates in the E‑Verify program. Learn more about E‑Verify. Illinois Privacy Notice: IL E‑Verify Notice. Information regarding our collection and use of your personal information can be found here. CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found here. Background check required. AMH will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, which may include the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.