Maintenance Technician

Kuester Management Group, LLC; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kuester Management Group, LLC seeks a dependable Maintenance Technician for Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC. You will maintain common areas and facilities, perform routine work orders, and assist with preventive maintenance to ensure a safe, clean, and well-kept community.

The role emphasizes hands-on problems solving, independent work, and collaboration with residents and vendors. Valid NC driver’s license and ability to operate Association vehicles are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of maintenance, facilities, residential, commercial, apartment, HOA, or similar property-maintenance experience preferred.
• General knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, and building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine maintenance problems and complete assigned work with limited supervision.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and changing priorities.
• Dependable attendance and consistent follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when an issue should be escalated.
• HOA, multifamily, hospitality, residential community, or facilities-maintenance experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new maintenance skills and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair common areas, amenities, facilities, trails, and Association-owned property.
• Complete routine work orders and minor repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, hardware, fencing, gates, signage, and general building maintenance.
• Assist with maintenance of common areas, amenities, trails, recreational facilities, and Association-owned property.
• Inspect community facilities, amenities, trails, and common areas for maintenance concerns, damage, and potential safety hazards.
• Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance and help maintain basic records of completed repairs and equipment servicing.
• Identify routine maintenance problems, complete repairs within your skill level, and communicate when specialized or licensed contractor support is needed.
• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, carts, and other Association-owned equipment.
• Keep assigned work orders updated and communicate delays, material needs, or additional repair requirements.
• Assist with contractor and vendor access, work-area preparation, and portions of larger maintenance or capital projects as directed.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for Association meetings, events, and community activities when needed.
• Interact professionally and courteously with homeowners, residents, guests, vendors, and coworkers.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Drywall

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1042

Maintenance Technician

Shaping Communities Since 1975: At Kuester Management Group, we pride ourselves on our family-founded roots and our dedication to the communities we serve throughout the Carolinas. Since entering association management in 2001, we have built a reputation for providing customized solutions, strong partnerships, and exceptional service to homeowners, board members, developers, and community associations.

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our onsite team at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC.

Your Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep Briar Chapel's common areas, amenities, facilities, trails, equipment, and other Association-owned property safe, functional, clean, and well maintained. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and seeing the results of their work each day. You'll assist with routine work orders, preventive maintenance, minor repairs, property inspections, equipment upkeep, and general maintenance needs throughout the community.

What You'll Do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance & Repairs: Complete routine work orders and perform minor repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, hardware, fencing, gates, signage, and general building maintenance.
• Community Upkeep: Assist with the maintenance and repair of common areas, amenities, trails, recreational facilities, and Association-owned property.
• Property Inspections: Inspect community facilities, amenities, trails, and common areas for maintenance concerns, damage, and potential safety hazards.
• Preventive Maintenance: Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance and help maintain basic records of completed repairs and equipment servicing.
• Troubleshooting: Identify routine maintenance problems, complete repairs within your skill level, and communicate when specialized or licensed contractor support is needed.
• Tools & Equipment: Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, carts, and other Association-owned equipment.
• Work Order Management: Keep assigned work orders updated and communicate delays, material needs, or additional repair requirements.
• Vendor Support: Assist with contractor and vendor access, work-area preparation, and portions of larger maintenance or capital projects as directed.
• Community Support: Assist with setup and breakdown for Association meetings, events, and community activities when needed.
• Customer Service: Interact professionally and courteously with homeowners, residents, guests, vendors, and coworkers.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to three years of maintenance, facilities, residential, commercial, apartment, HOA, or similar property-maintenance experience preferred.
• General knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, and building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine maintenance problems and complete assigned work with limited supervision.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and changing priorities.
• Dependable attendance and consistent follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when an issue should be escalated.
• HOA, multifamily, hospitality, residential community, or facilities-maintenance experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new maintenance skills and procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Valid North Carolina driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to safely operate Association-owned vehicles and equipment when authorized.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs.
• Ability to safely use ladders and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk throughout the community, including trails, common areas, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or adjusted hours based on community needs.
• Ability to assist with occasional urgent maintenance situations as assigned.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

Why Join Us?

At Kuester, we're more than just a management company - we're a team committed to creating well-maintained communities and delivering exceptional service. This position gives you the opportunity to work hands-on in a large-scale community, take ownership of your work, and make a visible difference every day.

If you're dependable, enjoy working with your hands, and take pride in doing the job right, we'd like to hear from you.