Maintenance Technician III

Tricon Residential; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tricon Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, with a focus on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, and general repairs across our properties. Strong communication, exceptional customer service, and the ability to manage service requests safely and efficiently are essential.

This on-site role includes a van to take home nightly and requires EPA 608 Type II or Universal certification, a valid driver’s license, and daily

Qualifications

• EPA 608 Certification required (Type II or Universal)
• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years maintenance/construction background
• Daily travel between properties
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Effective verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and general fixtures
• Repair or replace faucets, sinks, toilets, water heaters, and minor plumbing

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Tech proficiency

On-call availability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tricon is an owner, operator and developer of single-family rental homes in the U.S. and multi-family apartments in Canada. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our employees, residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We provide high-quality rental housing options for families across the United States and Canada through our technology-enabled operating platform and dedicated on-the-ground operating teams. Our development programs are also delivering thousands of new rental homes and apartments as part of our commitment to help solve the housing supply shortage.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, with a focus on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, and general repairs. This role requires strong communication skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to manage and complete service requests efficiently while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

No On Call! Position is provided a van that goes home with the employee nightly.

Valid drivers license is required. You also must be able to either provide your EPA card or number to verify Type II or Universal certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

• Communicate clearly, compassionately, and with empathy when speaking with team members, residents and vendors

• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with team members, residents and vendors

• Communicate with the Assistant Maintenance Manager – Tech (AMM-T) and/or Centralized Maintenance Coordinator (CMC) to prioritize tasks throughout the day

• Respond and complete service requests in a professional and timely manner

• Consistently maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Repair HVAC systems including, but not limited to:

• Repair or replace faucets, sinks, toilets, water heaters, garbage disposals, clear drain lines, and other minor plumbing repairs

• Repair or replace caulking, grout, and various crack fillers as needed

• Accurately test for electrical current and troubleshoot minor electrical repairs

• Repair or replace electrical outlets, switches, breakers, GFCI’s, 3-way switches, light fixtures, ceiling fans and other minor electrical repairs

• Repair or replace pre-hung doors, locksets, doorknobs, strikers, latches, hinges, door stops, lockboxes, and other minor hardware repairs

• Repair or replace windows, window screens, window blinds, window rescreening and other minor window repairs

• Repair or replace baseboards, door casings, trim moldings, quarter round, base shoe, and other minor hardware repairs

• Repair or replace cabinet doors, drawers, cabinet hinges, and other minor cabinetry repairs

• Repair wall holes, texture, touch up and paint walls and trim and other minor painting t

• Accurately fill out time sheets and enter all required data into work orders correctly

• Accurately utilize technology (work order system, inventory tracking system, company vehicles, etc.) to drive productivity and continuous maintenance service improvement

Qualifications:

• Skilled in installation, troubleshooting, repair of, but not limited to the items listed above

• Experience in leveraging technology (laptop, iPad, iPhones, etc.)

• Ability to work on-call and overtime hours, as needed

• Ability to correspond (in writing and verbally) effectively with team members, residents, and vendors

• Work safely, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Minimum Requirements:

• EPA 608 Certification for Refrigerant Management (At least Type II or Universal Certification required)

• High school diploma or GED

• 5 years maintenance/construction background

• Daily travel between properties

• Must be able to work in environmentally and physically challenging working conditions

• Must be able to lift objects weighing 50lbs or more regularly

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, including:

• Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.

• Regularly required to stand and move; use hands to grasp, squeeze, finger, handle, and feel; reach, push, and pull with hands and arms; twist; reach overhead; stoop, kneel, squat, bend, and crouch.

• Regularly required to climb and descend stairs and ladders.

• Regularly lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

• If driving a company-provided vehicle: coordinate hands and feet, incorporating vision and hearing, to drive safely.

At Tricon, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual is valued for their unique contributions, experiences, voices, and backgrounds. By embracing these principles, we aim to positively impact our business and the communities we serve, creating a lasting legacy where everyone can thrive.