MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - APARTMENT BUILDING

Carefree Management LLC; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Freedom Village LP in Missouri is seeking a skilled Full-Time Maintenance Technician for a 108-unit senior apartment community. You will manage day-to-day maintenance, resident requests, and turnovers to keep units and common areas safe and well-maintained.

Applicants should have 5–7 years of multifamily or commercial maintenance experience, knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and painting, and the ability to work with residents and on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of prior apartment, multifamily, commercial building, or similar maintenance experience.
• Strong general maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, employees, vendors, and management.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to participate in an emergency on-call schedule.
• Ability to pass any required background screening.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to resident maintenance requests and work orders.
• Diagnose and repair common apartment maintenance issues involving plumbing, electrical systems and fixtures, HVAC, appliances, doors, locks, drywall, and painting.
• Repair leaking faucets, toilets, drains, disposals, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Replace outlets, switches, light fixtures, smoke detectors, and other electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine repairs to HVAC equipment.
• Repair or replace appliances as appropriate.
• Perform minor carpentry, drywall repair, patching, caulking, and painting.
• Complete work orders accurately and document completed work.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents in a timely manner.

Skills

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Drywall & painting

Resident interaction

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

108-Unit Senior Apartment Community

Position: Maintenance Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time
Property Size: 108 Units
Reports To: Property Manager / Regional Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, dependable Full-Time Maintenance Technician to oversee the day-to-day maintenance needs of a 108-unit senior apartment community.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining resident apartments, common areas, building systems, grounds, and equipment in a safe, clean, and well-maintained condition. This position requires a strong general maintenance background, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with senior residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to resident maintenance requests and work orders.
• Diagnose and repair common apartment maintenance issues involving:
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical systems and fixtures
  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Appliances
  • Doors, locks, and hardware
  • Drywall and painting
  • Bathroom and kitchen fixtures
• Repair leaking faucets, toilets, drains, disposals, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Replace outlets, switches, light fixtures, smoke detectors, and other electrical components within the employee's training and qualifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine repairs to HVAC equipment.
• Repair or replace appliances as appropriate.
• Perform minor carpentry, drywall repair, patching, caulking, and painting.
• Complete work orders accurately and document completed work.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents in a timely manner.
• Complete painting, patching, cleaning, fixture replacement, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, and other turnover work.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance throughout the property.
• Inspect and maintain building equipment and mechanical systems.
• Monitor plumbing, HVAC, electrical, life-safety, and other building systems for potential problems.
• Replace filters, batteries, bulbs, and other routine maintenance items according to schedule.
• Inspect the property regularly for maintenance, safety, and appearance issues.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of prior apartment, multifamily, commercial building, or similar maintenance experience.
• Strong general maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, employees, vendors, and management.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to participate in an emergency on-call schedule.
• Ability to pass any required background screening.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Use ladders and stairs.
• Work in mechanical rooms, apartments, common areas, and exterior areas.
• Lift and carry maintenance materials, tools, appliances, and equipment.
• Safely lift approximately 50 pounds independently and heavier items with appropriate assistance or equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies throughout different areas of the property.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freedom Village LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.