Maintenance Technician — Growth, Culture & Benefits

CLS Living; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 63,038,976 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with Company Matching

Health Insurance

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance & Parental Leave

EAP

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development

Flexible Work Environment

Company Culture

Job summary

CLS Living in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the community’s physical condition and deliver superior resident experiences. You will address requests promptly, perform on-site inspections, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal across all areas of the property.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction tasks, and is committed to professional growth within a supportive, flexible workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proficient working knowledge of basic building HVAC systems.
• Proficient working knowledge of basic building electrical systems.
• Proficient working knowledge of basic plumbing systems.
• Experience with make-ready unit preparation.
• Construction skills including sheetrock patching, texture, painting, flooring, and carpentry.
• Experience with groundskeeping and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service and build positive relationships with visitors, prospects, residents, neighbors, community members, schools, and city departments.
• Maintain professionalism in workmanship, communication, personal appearance, organization, and reporting.
• Participate in company training and keep all insurances and licenses current.
• Conduct daily property walkthroughs to ensure all areas are functional, safe, and well-maintained, supporting maximum curb appeal.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across offices, common areas, stairwells, exteriors, basements, grounds, and models.
• Identify and address potential liability issues related to property maintenance.
• Complete work orders promptly, professionally, and courteously, ensuring thorough cleanup after each task.
• Document and bill residents for any damages caused by neglect or misuse, including collecting photos and proof as needed.
• Collaborate with leasing office to coordinate service requests and optimize resident satisfaction.
• Maintain an organized and safe maintenance shop and storage areas.
• Comply with all codes, legal, OSHA, and safety regulations.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Make-ready unit prep

Construction skills

Groundskeeping/irrigation

Job description

CLS Living in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the community’s physical condition and deliver superior resident experiences. You will address requests promptly, perform on-site inspections, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal across all areas of the property.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction tasks, and is committed to professional growth within a supportive, flexible workplace culture.