Maintenance Technician I

Hawthorne Residential Partners; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Dental Insurance

Comprehensive Medical & Vision plans

401k Retirement Match

Paid time off including birthday

Paid sick time off

Telehealth services

Company Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Planning

Job summary

Hawthorne Residential Partners is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician I to support daily community upkeep and learn the foundations of property maintenance. You’ll help keep grounds and amenities clean while learning the basics of maintenance and repair in a welcoming team environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a High School diploma who wants hands-on training, with light repair tasks, a valid driver’s license, and a collaborative, professional attitude.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance. One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Ground Responsibilities: Clean and pick up debris; maintain breezeways, sidewalks, and trash receptacles; clean common areas and replace supplies.
• Repair & Preventative Maintenance: Restore vacant apartments, replace light bulbs, assist with lock changes and fixtures, minor painting, manage supplies.
• Additional Responsibilities: Distribute communications to residents, assist pool maintenance, maintain shop appearance, and uphold professional relations with residents and staff.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

General maintenance

HVAC familiarity

Education

High School or GED

Job description

At Hawthorne Residential Partners , we’re looking for dependable, motivated, and hands on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.

We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way.

Join a company where your work matters and your future is full of opportunity!

Maintenance Technician I | Job Overview

Maintenance professionals play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Maintenance Technician I, you’ll be responsible for supporting daily community upkeep, including maintaining the cleanliness of grounds and amenities while learning the foundations of property maintenance. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to begin a hands‑on career in property maintenance while gaining valuable experience and training in the field.

Maintenance Technician I | Education, Experience, and License Qualifications

Education:

• High School or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Maintenance Technician I | Job Functions

Ground Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout the property per company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of breezeways and sidewalks including pressure washing. Ensure community trash receptacles are well-maintained and free of large items around the perimeter.
• Clean areas around the mailroom, pool area, fitness area and equipment, laundry room, clubhouse, and other common areas to include trash removal, replace trash bags, vacuum, sweep and mop, clean window and door glass, clean coffee machines, and replace paper products.

Repair & Preventative Maintenance

• Entry-level Repair and restore vacant, unoccupied apartments to make ready status in preparation for the next move-in.
• Conduct light checks around the community and replace breezeway light bulbs as needed.
• Assist the maintenance team with tasks such as lock changes and fixture replacements to help prepare apartments for new move-ins.
• Light painting of curbs, signposts, and other areas as needed.
• Maintain shop appearance to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors. Assist the maintenance team with pool maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining shop appearance to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
• Promote good professional relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude towards prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Always maintain professionalism.

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.
• Willingness to Learn: Eager to grow skills with hands-on training.
• People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness, community and connection.
• Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team.

Work Schedule & Availability

Maintenance Technicians work Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on-call rotation for afterhours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.

Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits

Maintenance Technician I – Specific Benefits: Maintenance Technician I is eligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.

Professional Benefits: Maintenance Technician I Today – Maintenance Technician II Tomorrow!

Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our employees. When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.

Personal Benefits:

• Free Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage Health and Wellness Incentives
• 401k Retirement Match Program
• Paid time off including your birthday!
• Paid sick time off
• Pet Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options
• Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Planning

Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.