Field Technician Maintenance

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent in Utah is seeking a Field Technician Maintenance to perform repairs, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance at AMH properties. You will help preserve home functionality, maintain a clean, safe work environment, and provide excellent customer service.

The role requires plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and general home repair skills, strong safety awareness, and ability to read work orders and collaborate with vendors and tenants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or 5 years of related maintenance experience.
• HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and safety knowledge required.
• Ability to read work orders, use hand/power tools, and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and garage door issues.
• Perform home repairs including carpentry, drywall, roofing, and painting.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and comply with safety regulations.
• Complete mobile work orders efficiently to support tenant satisfaction.
• Assist with vacant home inspections and vendor coordination.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety compliance

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training certification

Associate’s degree

Tools

Multimeter

AC manifold gauge set

Cordless drill

Impact driver

Reciprocating saw

Circular saw

Pressure washer

Air compressor

Wrenches

Allen wrenches

Job description

Since 2012, we've grown 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.The Field Technician Maintenance performs a wide variety of duties including repairs, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance at AMH properties. Helps to preserve the functionality and condition of the homes while maintaining a clean and safe work environment and providing excellent customer service. Frequently meets with vendors and tenants.Job DescriptionDescription of Essential Job FunctionsPerforms troubleshooting support for plumbing, garage door, irrigation and electrical issues: unclogs drains; repairs or replaces leaky drain traps, water lines, leaking fixtures and waste disposals; cleans and tests garage door sensors; replaces guide tracks; reprograms remotes; replaces breakers, light switches, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s), electrical outlets, light fixtures, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors; repairs or replaces sprinkler head leaks, valve stems and piping.Performs various home repairs: carpentry - replaces door and window trim, repairs stair hand rails, replaces doors and windows, repairs flooring; drywall - patch, texture, touch-up and paint; roofing - repairs to shingles, flashing and replaces underlayment with the use of a nail and or staple gun; fencing - replaces or repairs pickets, posts, sections and gates; removes debris and leaves from gutters; changes lightbulbs; replaces air filters; tightens towel racks; re-keys residences; adjusts doors and cabinet hinges; replaces faceplates.Ensures heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are operational; performs system tune-up; checks breakers; replaces capacitors; identifies system leaks; replaces fan motors and Freon; utilizes an HVAC testing package to test efficiency of the system.Maintains all equipment in a clean, orderly, and functional condition; ensures all work complies with applicable laws, regulations, safety practices and standards.Updates and completes mobile work orders received from the maintenance center; completes all work orders within the given timeframe to ensure tenant satisfaction.Follows all organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required and complies with relevant legal mandates.Actively supports and participates in the safety program, both for self-protection and the protection of other employees, by reading and abiding by all requirements in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2).Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.Handles various other duties as delegated by direct supervisor/management, to include performing vacant home inspection as needed for market operations.Education/Experience/Certification/LicensureHigh School Diploma/GED strongly preferred, or the equivalent of 5 years of relative Residential/Property Maintenance or related experience required. Experience must include the use of:basic hand tools (see list below)power tools (see list below)Associate’s Degree or technical training certification desired.Experience using an Apple iPad preferred.HVAC experience preferred.Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.Universal EPA Certification or HVAC Type II Certification required in applicable states.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.Demonstrated knowledge of occupational hazards and safety methods (OSHA) required.Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and problem-solving skills.Must be able to multi-task.Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.Must be able to work in a team environment.Must be able to pay close attention to details.Must be able to adapt and flex to a changing environment.Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.Must be able to perform basic measurement and calculations.Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.Must be able to physically maneuver 300 lbs.Must be able to lift/carry:75 pounds to waist height75 pounds to shoulder height20 pounds above the headMust be able to climb ladders (A-frame and extension ladders) to perform:tree trimming with use of a using a handsaw or clippersremoval of debris and leaves from roof guttersMust be able to use the following equipment:wrenches, claw hammer, Allen wrenches (SAE and metric), band cutters, wire strippers, needle nose pliers, channel locks, 3-foot level, torpedo level, multimeter (CAT III+), breaker bar, clamps, and AC manifold gauge setMust be able to operate and maintain the following power tools:cordless drillimpact driverreciprocating saw (sawzall)circular sawpressure washerair compressor& air toolsCompensationThe anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $28.00 to $32.00 hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.Additional CompensationThis position is eligible to receive quarterly bonus payments.Perks and BenefitsEmployees 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.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 at https://www.amh.com/ca-privacy-notice.#LI-DNP