Maintenance Technician

Fortis Property Management; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Fortis Property Management in Hendersonville, TN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our property management team. You will work closely with the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily upkeep and ensure a high‑quality living environment for residents.

Key duties include completing work orders promptly, performing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair, and proactively inspecting the property to prevent issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training preferred.
• EPA certification required; CPO preferred.
• Experience in property maintenance and knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and pool care.
• Must have own tools and basic computer skills for office software and property management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the physical condition of the community and vacant units.
• Complete work orders promptly and coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform repairs in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances as needed.
• Provide excellent resident service and maintain a professional image.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical work

Pool care

EPA Certification

Own tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Vocational/Technical training

Tools

Yardi

PO Purchase System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly)

Property Type: Conventional

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our property management team. In this role, you will work closely with the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily property upkeep and ensure a high-quality living environment for our residents.

Job Description/Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. You work alongside a team of leasing agents in the office and maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager. There, your contribution to the team is specifically:

Financial

• Assist in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses
• Assist in the achievement of the annual budget plan
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor as to stock levels of supplies and equipment

Facility Management

• Physical condition of the community, including the condition of vacation apartments
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions
• Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion
• Provide same day services on work orders
• Walk the community daily noting needed repairs
• Knowledge of all utility cut offs
• Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities
• Produce 5 day turns on vacant units
• Assume emergency on-call duty status as scheduled
• Assist in the maintenance of the maintenance shop

Resident Relations

• Provide superior customer service
• Complete all work orders and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction

Administration

• Maintain a professional image and attitude
• Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Adherence to and proper implementation of the Management Companies policies and procedures

Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

• Fair Housing policies and procedures
• ADA, OSHA, and EPA policies and procedures

Other duties as needed or required

Supervision Received:

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college

Experience

• 2 years prior property maintenance experience or related field
• EPA Certification required
• CPO Certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, and pool care
• Must have own tools
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) property management software (Yardi, PO Purchase System) preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility per company policy)
• Paid Time Off
• Company-paid Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing organization

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.