Maintenance Technician - Emerson at Montford Park

Preferred Apartment Communities; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO program

Paid holidays and volunteer day

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Apartment discount

Educational assistance program

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to assist with maintenance requests and ensure safety protocols. Responsibilities include resolving emergency service requests and maintaining amenity areas. Candidates should have 1–3 years of maintenance experience and possess troubleshooting skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, PTO, and a generous 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in apartments.
• Refrigeration certification required or to be obtained within initial hire period.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance requests and prepare vacant apartments.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests outside of business hours.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shop.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Education

1-3 Years Maintenance Experience

Refrigeration certification (or obtain in first 90 days)

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

$1,500 Sign On Bonus

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 in all maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, and amenity area maintenance for the apartment community. Completes maintenance work orders for residents (service appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, minor electrical, gate systems, pool operations, etc.). Responds and resolves emergency maintenance requests for after business hours calls (weeknights, weekends, and holidays). Prepares vacant apartments to make rent ready. Performs preventative maintenance work. Keeps the maintenance shop clean and organized; maintains adequate stock/inventory of parts for equipment, appliances, etc. Interacts directly with residents. Maintains logbooks and databases; enters service requests and status updates into database. Assists in monitoring contractors’ work performance. Supports the Maintenance Manager in meeting budget responsibilities. Follows and promotes company policies and procedures. Makes Customer Service a priority. If the property does not have a housekeeper, Apartment Maintenance Technician light cleaning duties will be required such as cleaning models, club houses, leasing office, emptying trash, cleaning the grounds and amenity areas, etc. Maintains (clean, orderly, and in working conditions) all amenity areas (pool, compactors, weight rooms, parking decks, etc.).

Customer Service Responsibilities

A clean and neat uniform must be worn when working on any PAA Property including nights and weekends, if applicable. Personal appearance must be clean and neat at all times, according to PAA policy. Communicate with residents and prospects in a manner consistent with PAA's standards. Read and/or listen to resident requests/complaints. Receive resident complaints in a calm, open and professional manner. Solve problems quickly, usually within 24 hours, or contact supervisor for immediate assistance. Deliver newsletters, correspondence, etc. to residents' apartments. Coordinate, set up, attend, and clean up after resident functions (food, tables, display areas, etc.) as requested by the Community Manager.

Qualifications

1–3 Years Maintenance Experience (apartment Maintenance Experience Preferred). Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Budget or basic business finance helpful. Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal) or obtain in the first 90 days of employment. Valid driver’s license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to use various hand tools and test equipment. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time. Must be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds on wheels. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders of up to 40 feet in height. Must be able to use a hand‑truck.

Special Physical Requirements

As part of your daily maintenance routine, you may be required to move appliances from one apartment unit to another apartment unit on opposite ends of the property. The appliance may have to be transferred by means of a hand truck up one to three flights of steps. These appliances will range in weight from 75 to well over 300 pounds. Commercial laundry rooms are equipped with single washing machines and/or stacked (double) clothes dryers which you will be required to move in order to repair and perform preventative maintenance. These machines range in weight from 120 to 300 pounds. On occasion, you may be involved in repairs to the building structure. You may be required to move or transport several different building type materials weighing several pounds to over 300 pounds. At certain times you will be required to perform maintenance on special equipment (i.e., exercise equipment, gas grills, golf carts, car washes, amenity areas, and security gates). All functions require different physical exertion, and their weight depends on the equipment (usually in excess of 100 pounds). You will be required to perform certain resident service functions or make upgrades to the apartment home. An example would be to install lighting or ceiling fans. Both duties would require the work to be done using a step ladder while lifting.

What We Offer

• You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

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