Maintenance Technician

Fogelman Properties; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fogelman Properties is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance service requests and repairs across buildings and grounds, delivering excellent resident service under the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role includes completing make-ready units, maintaining equipment and inventories, and supporting preventive maintenance projects. Candidates should have strong skills in plumbing, HVAC, electrical and appliance repair, and be prepared for on-call rotations and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in apartment maintenance preferred.
• HVAC certification (Type 1 & 2 or Universal) preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred.
• Proficient in plumbing, HVAC, electrical and appliance repair.
• Proficient in use of computers and online applications.
• Working knowledge of property systems such as Yardi, Entrata, and HappyCo preferred.
• Depending on the property, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing all service requests as assigned.
• Responsible for the completion of all make-ready units.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the property and/or the management company.
• Responsible for supplying all personal tools.
• Responsible for cleaning work area, tools and equipment.
• Assists in preventive maintenance projects.
• Escalate unresolved service issues to the Service Director.
• Participates in "on call" rotation and responds to emergency calls as needed.
• Responsible for positive communications with residents, vendors, and co-workers.
• Be aware of and operate within company safety policies at all times.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Adhere to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC experience with certification

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Appliance repair

Proficient in computers and online-app

Tools

Yardi

Entrata

HappyCo

Job description

Fogelman is a nationally recognized, fully integrated multifamily real estate company that invests in and manages apartment communities, backed by six decades of experience, dynamic associates, and expert leadership. Our collaborative culture has earned us recognition as the #2 ranked Best Places to Work in Multifamily for 2026. With teamwork, experience, and expertise at the core of who we are, we create welcoming communities for thousands of residents while building trusted relationships and durable value for our partners, investors, and associates.

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance service requests and repairs to the buildings and grounds as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor while providing excellent customer service to our residents.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing all service requests as assigned.
• Responsible for the completion of all make-ready units.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the property and/or the management company.
• Responsible for supplying all personal tools.
• Responsible for cleaning work area, tools and equipment.
• Assists in preventive maintenance projects.
• Escalate unresolved service issues to the Service Director.
• Participates in "on call" rotation and responds to emergency calls as needed.
• Responsible for positive communications with residents, vendors, and co-workers.
• Be aware of and operate within company safety policies at all times.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Adhere to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Three years of experience in apartment maintenance preferred.
• HVAC experience with certification (Type 1 & 2 or Universal).
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred.
• Proficient in the following areas: plumbing, HVAC, electrical and appliance repair.
• Proficient in use of computers and online applications.
• Working knowledge of property systems such as Yardi, Entrata, and HappyCo preferred.
• Depending on the property, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant walking, standing, and sitting alternately; frequent climbing of stairs; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulders.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; Occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs or more.
• Strong constant finger and hand dexterity with ability to grasp/turn, touch, feel, and reach.
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing; ability to comprehend and speak.
• Work in a variety of conditions, including both indoors and outdoors; frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.