Maintenance Technician - Cortona South Tampa

Preferred Apartment Communities; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Match

Apartment Discount

Educational Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a maintenance professional to handle resident-facing tasks on-site across apartment communities in Tampa. Responsibilities include responding to service requests, performing repairs, and maintaining communal areas and amenities, with after-hours support as needed.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, ability to operate tools and test equipment, and a refrigeration certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of maintenance experience (apartment maintenance preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and basic budgeting/finance understanding
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) or ability to obtain within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, amenity upkeep, unit turns, and after-hours calls; complete work orders for appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, gates, pools, and more
• Maintain organized shop inventory, update logs and databases, monitor contractor performance, support budget goals, follow company policies
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting with residents, resolving issues promptly, delivering notices, and maintaining a clean uniform
• Perform cleaning and upkeep of models, offices, clubhouses, grounds, and amenity areas when housekeeping is not available; assist with setup and cleanup for resident events

Skills

Troubleshooting

Budgeting basics

Education

Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal)

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Ladders up to 40 ft

Hand trucks

Job description

Company Description

Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people‑first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow. Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization. Through operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a people‑focused approach, we strive to be good neighbors to our residents, to each other, and to the communities we serve.

Job Description

• Assist with all maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, amenity upkeep, unit turns, and emergency after‑hours calls; complete work orders for appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, gates, pools, and more.
• Maintain organized shop inventory, update logbooks and databases, monitor contractor performance, support budget goals, and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting professionally with residents, resolving issues promptly, delivering notices, and maintaining a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
• Perform cleaning and upkeep of models, offices, clubhouses, grounds, and all amenity areas (pool, compactors, weight rooms, parking decks, etc.) when housekeeping is not available; assist with setup and cleanup for resident events.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of maintenance experience (apartment maintenance preferred); strong troubleshooting skills and basic understanding of budgeting/finance.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) or ability to obtain within 90 days; valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, test equipment, ladders (up to 40 ft), hand trucks, and lift/push/pull 50–300+ lbs as needed.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding tasks such as moving appliances, servicing laundry equipment, handling building materials, and maintaining amenity equipment (exercise machines, grills, golf carts, ga)

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company‑paid dental and vision coverage available to all full‑time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company‑paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

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