Maintenance Technician

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick days

Public safety benefits

Job summary

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance operations across multiple properties, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance while delivering excellent service to residents.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry systems; managing preventive maintenance in Yardi; handling work orders and after-hours calls; and assisting with HUD Inspire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certification or degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in property, apartment, or public housing maintenance, including advanced troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, and building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Proficiency with digital work order tracking systems.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in varying environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance systems across multiple properties.
• Manage and document preventive maintenance schedules and work orders using Yardi.
• Ensure timely responses to work orders, tenant emergencies, and make-ready assignments for vacant units.
• Complete and close out all work orders.
• Respond to and work the after-hours work scheduled when assigned.
• Complete regular inspections and assist in preparation for HUD Inspire inspections.
• Maintain a professional appearance and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Digital work orders

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/trade certification (preferred)

Tools

Yardi

Job description

$38,095-$41,204

Nashville, TN MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.

Position Description

Position Open: May 27, 2026

Position Close: Until Filled

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Maintenance Technician

$38,095-$41,204

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $200 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance operations at assigned properties, and ensuring all buildings and grounds meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Typical Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance systems across multiple properties.
• Manage and document preventive maintenance schedules and work orders using Yardi.
• Ensure timely responses to work orders, tenant emergencies, and make-ready assignments for vacant units.
• Complete and close out all work orders.
• Respond to and work the after-hours work scheduled when assigned.
• Complete regular inspections and assist in preparation for HUD Inspire inspections.
• Maintain a professional appearance, demonstrate professionalism with residents, peers, and other staff members, and provide excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Job Requirements

• After-hours work hours required

Timely & Regular work attendance required

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certification or degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in property, apartment, or public housing maintenance, including advanced troubleshooting and repair.

Demonstrated some knowledge of building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, and building codes.

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

Proficiency with digital work order tracking systems.

Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in varying environmental conditions.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA Leadership, coworkers, company representatives, residents, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents and members of the public. Ability to work effectively under stress, close deadlines, and competing demands.

Expertise

Technical skills in maintenance. Experience with Yardi is highly desirable. Experience with HUD housing or similar regulatory environments.

Resilience

Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; the power of observation; and other physical duties as required.

Equipment Used

Hand and power tools used in construction, and maintenance work; safety equipment; truck and other related equipment; must be able to operate a personal computer and a smart telephone.

Supervision Exercised

May work in a lead capacity

Equal Opportunity Employer

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen to be hired.

MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency

701 South Sixth St.

Nashville, Tennessee 37206

www.Nashville-MDHA.org

TDD#252-8599

To request reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please Call 615-252-8550

Benefits

• Full-time, Civil Service positions:
  • 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
  • 1 Sick Day per month
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions:
  • 20 vacation days per year
  • 3 Personal days per year
  • 1 Sick Day per month
  • 12 paid holidays per year
• Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
• Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information.
• Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.