Maintenance Technician

Somerset Pacific; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Somerset Pacific is seeking a full-time energetic, experienced Maintenance Technician for Kellum Place in Fairbanks, AK. The role covers day-to-day and preventative maintenance across the apartment community, requiring a minimum of 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and repair experience.

Responsibilities include turnover prep, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and coordinating with vendors; on-call rotations and compliance with HUD/LIHTC and OSHA

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Experience with HUD/LIHTC standards is a plus.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and respond to on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant units for new occupancy, meeting quality standards.
• Perform routine maintenance in occupied and vacant apartments (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, appliances).
• Clean, patch, paint, caulk, and repair to rent-ready condition.
• Coordinate with vendors or staff for flooring, painting, and specialized work.
• Maintain maintenance shop, tools, and inventory; on-call after hours as required.
• Complete unit inspections and required documentation; adhere to OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Multifamily experience

Job description

Description

Somerset Pacific is seeking a full-time energetic, experienced, multi-family property Maintenance Technician for our Kellum Place apartment complex located in Fairbanks, AK The position is responsible for the overall day-to-day and preventative maintenance of the apartment community. The ideal candidate should have at least a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and repair experience.

We offer great perks and benefits to include paid time off, Employee Health benefits 90%, Employer paid: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Short Term Disability - Somerset employees are eligible for health insurance benefits on the 1st day of the month after 60 days of employment. Retirement plan with Employer match up to 4%.

Apartment Turnover & Cleaning

• Prepare vacant units for new occupancy, ensuring all apartments meet company and LIHTC quality standards.
• Perform detailed cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, windows, and appliances.
• Conduct painting, patching, caulking, and minor repairs to restore units to rent-ready condition.
• Coordinate with vendors or maintenance staff for flooring, painting, and specialized work when needed.
• Track and document all turnover work using company checklists and schedules.

General Maintenance

• Perform routine repairs in occupied and vacant apartments including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance maintenance.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency calls, ensuring resident satisfaction.
• Maintain and organize maintenance shop, tools, and inventory.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies as required.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all maintenance and repair activities meet HUD, LIHTC, and state/local housing standards.
• Complete all required documentation for unit inspections and repairs.
• Adhere to OSHA safety guidelines and property management company procedures.
• Participate in annual unit inspections and assist in corrective actions when needed.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with Community Manager and office staff to schedule turnovers and prioritize maintenance work.
• Communicate effectively with residents and team members with professionalism and respect.
• Assist in property improvement projects, seasonal work, and community upkeep as assigned.

This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, on-call on weekends for emergencies only.

This position is contingent on completion of successful background, criminal, and drug screening.

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Equal Opportunity Employer