Maintenance Technician

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter-Haston is hiring for a full-time maintenance role in Durham, NC. Responsibilities include maintaining grounds, common areas, and apartment homes while delivering prompt service and respecting residents. You will ensure safety compliance, manage logs, and support cost containment by fixing gear rather than replacing it.

A focus on customer service is essential. The position requires basic maintenance experience, reliability, and the ability to work flexible hours, including on-call

Qualifications

• One year related maintenance experience.
• HVAC/EPA Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with various hand and power tools.
• Experience with appliance, electrical, drywall, and/or plumbing repairs.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including on-call rotations, after hours, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of grounds, common areas, and apartments; deliver prompt service and treat residents with respect.
• Comply with OSHA and health/safety policies; update logs and report unsafe activities.
• Support expense control by fixing instead of replacing when possible.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy; verify market-ready status.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain pool area.
• Complete service requests efficiently and conduct daily property walks.

Skills

One year experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

HVAC Certification

EPA Certification

Tools proficiency

Job description

• Base Pay $24.00 - $27.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Additional bonus opportunities
• Job Category Maintenance, Onsite
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

Employment Philosophy

Carter-Haston places the highest emphasis on our culture of taking care of people. Our culture begins with a commitment to care for each other and is the foundation for developing positive relationships. We believe our success has been built upon our responsiveness to these relationships and our ability to act upon them with integrity. To help guide us towards this goal, all members of Carter-Haston team follow a management approach rooted in the core principles of the 5 Basics and 5 Ps, ensuring excellence in property management.

The 5 Basics

• Community Appearance
• Intentional Presentation
• Exceptional Homes
• Resident Satisfaction

The 5 Ps

• Personality
• Purpose
• Passion
• Preparation

Carter-Haston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in maintenance of grounds, common areas, and apartment homes in your assigned community; delivering exceptional and prompt service; and treating all community members with respect
• Comply with all OSHA regulations and health/safety policies and procedures; adhere to EPA regulations and update property log; and report all unsafe activities or incidents
• Support expense control by fixing rather than replacing, when applicable
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy; utilize the Market-Ready Inspection form to ensure accuracy of market-ready units
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Maintain pool area in the community
• Complete service requests in an efficient manner
• Conduct daily property walks and remove litter, debris, and pet waste
• Responsible for snow/ice removal of community including walkways, sidewalks, and parking lots
• Assist Service Manager in maintaining shop and supply inventories in adherence to the annual budget; communicate needs to Service Manager
• Deliver consistent excellent customer service that yields guest satisfaction through positive ratings and community reviews

Qualifications

• One year related experience
• HVAC/EPA Certification preferred
• Proficiency with various hand and power tools
• Experience with appliance, electrical, drywall, and/or plumbing repairs
• Ability to work flexible work schedules including on-call rotations, after hours, and weekends when needed
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Reliable transportation

Benefits Overview

Carter-Haston believes our employees are our most valuable asset and are essential to our continued success. This is why we proudly offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package designed to fit the needs of our employees and their families.

We offer eligible associates the following:

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays and Floating Holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Coverage