Maintenance Technician

CLS Living; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Company Matching

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

CLS Living in Lexington, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the community's upkeep and resident satisfaction. Responsibilities include property maintenance, customer service, and collaboration with the leasing office. Ideal candidates will have HVAC, electrical, and plumbing knowledge along with construction skills.

The pay range is USD $19.00 - USD $22.00 per hour. CLS Living offers an exceptional workplace environment and is dedicated to a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proficient in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience with make-ready unit preparation.
• Able to perform construction skills including painting and flooring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service to residents and prospects.
• Conduct regular property walkthroughs to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Complete work orders promptly and document damages due to neglect.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Basic electrical systems knowledge

Basic plumbing systems knowledge

Construction skills (sheetrock patching, painting)

Groundskeeping and irrigation experience

Job description

Overview

At CLS Living, our mission is simple: to deliver anunparalleled resident experienceand foster anexceptional workplace environment. We are committed to building aworld-class teamof passionate individuals who thrive in a culture of positivity, creativity, and continuous growth.

Each day brings new opportunities to innovate, lead, and make a meaningful impact. We take pride in our vibrant, design-forward communities and in the devoted teams who manage them with care and integrity. Our success starts with our people—and when our team thrives, our residents do too.

Company Benefits & Perks

We believe in rewarding our team with benefits that support both personal and professional well-being:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance & Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive, Fun, and Flexible Work Environment
• Access to anUnmatched Company Culturethat values individuality and innovation

Responsibilities

The Job At-A-Glance:

The Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in maintaining the community’s physical condition both inside and out, while promoting resident satisfaction through first-class customer service to prospects and residents. Timely and professional handling of all requests is essential.

Customer Service:

• Deliver outstanding customer service and build positive relationships with visitors, prospects, residents, neighbors, community members, schools, and city departments.
• Maintain professionalism in workmanship, communication, personal appearance, organization, and reporting.
• Participate in company training and keep all insurances and licenses current.

Grounds & Property Maintenance:

• Conduct daily property walkthroughs to ensure all areas are functional, safe, and well‑maintained, supporting maximum curb appeal.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across offices, common areas, stairwells, exteriors, basements, grounds, and models.
• Identify and address potential liability issues related to property maintenance.

Administrative Duties:

• Complete work orders promptly, professionally, and courteously, ensuring thorough cleanup after each task.
• Document and bill residents for any damages caused by neglect or misuse, including collecting photos and proof as needed.
• Collaborate with leasing office to coordinate service requests and optimize resident satisfaction.
• Maintain an organized and safe maintenance shop and storage areas.
• Comply with all codes, legal, OSHA, and safety regulations.

The activities listed above may not be all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Proficient working knowledge of basic building HVAC systems
• Proficient working knowledge of basic building electrical systems
• Proficient working knowledge of basic plumbing systems
• Experience with make‑ready unit preparation
• Construction skills including sheetrock patching, texture, painting, flooring, and carpentry
• Experience with groundskeeping and irrigation systems

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment and who sees every challenge as an opportunity to improve the resident experience. The ideal candidate will:

• Be a passionate mentor and team builder, invested in the growth and development of others.
• Act as an ambassador of the CLS Living culture, bringing energy, pride, and leadership to the community.
• Have a personal drive to excel, grow within the company, and take ownership of their role.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking for innovative ways to enhance operations, resident satisfaction, and property performance.
• Demonstrate a solutions‑first mindset, handling challenges with professionalism and integrity.

CLS Living is very proud to be recognized as a certified Great Places to Work company. CLS Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Pay Range

USD $19.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.