Maintenance Tech

FirstService Residential; Surfside (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential in Surfside, FL, is seeking a Maintenance Staff Member to keep building systems and common areas clean, safe and well‑maintained.

You will perform routine inspections, minor repairs across carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC, handle work orders, and follow safety procedures. A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

Full‑time role with benefits and occasional travel for training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• 2 years general experience in building trades, repair and maintenance or handy work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routinely walks floors and reports issues to supervisors.
• Ensure safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintain positive relationships with building staff.
• Paint common areas and touch-ups when required; inspect areas needing paint and inform manager.
• Complete daily work orders as scheduled.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good condition.
• Perform casual labor including lifting heavy items as directed; follow safety procedures.
• Perform minor maintenance across carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring and other building repairs.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Use new equipment properly and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Compensation: Sunday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Schedule: $21 - $23 hourly

Job Overview:

As a Maintenance Staff Member, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all mechanical systems and equipment are operational and properly maintained and all common areas are maintained in a clean aesthetically appealing and disinfected condition.

Your Responsibilities:

• Routinely walks floors including roof checking for problems and lights out and reports back to supervisors.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains working relationship with building staff.
• Painting of all common areas and touch up may be required. Responsible for inspecting areas that need paint and advise manager.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Properly performs casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by supervisors and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Performs minor maintenance replacement and repairs in areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other building repairs through daily scheduled work orders.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job.
• Must be able to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• (2) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Multiple language fluency is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs following appropriate safety procedures
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders)
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity)
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50lbs occasionally to complete assigned job tasks
• Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word
• Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license

What We Offer:

As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and Vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.