Maintenance Technician - North Lights

Elmington Living; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Elmington Living seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to help maintain our Nashville properties. The role involves diagnosing and repairing appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks across 70+ communities.

You will communicate with residents, complete service requests promptly, and ensure vacant unit turns meet Elmington's high standards. Minimum two years of maintenance experience is required, with EPA 608 or HVAC certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of property maintenance experience required.
• EPA Section 608 HVAC certification must be held or obtained within 60 days.
• HVAC certification or EPA 608 is essential for refrigerant work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical condition of the property and surrounding areas.
• Respond to service requests promptly and accurately.
• Repair appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general systems.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Communicate clearly with residents and colleagues; uphold Elmington standards.

Skills

Appliance repair

HVAC certification

EPA 608

General plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry basics

Customer service

Communication

Tools use

Unit turnover

Education

EPA 608 Certification (HVAC)

HVAC Certification

Tools

OSHA 10/30 (Preferred)

Pool licenses (preferred)

Job description

At Elmington Living, we don't just manage properties — we build communities people are proud to call home. As the team behind 70+ affordable and market-rate assets across the country, we've earned our reputation through relentless care, sharp execution, and an eye for detail that never quits, guided by People First, Always. Execution with Integrity. Excellence by Design.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Looking for an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community at North Lights? At North Lights, we are committed to creating an exceptional living experience for our residents. North Lights provides affordable housing in Nashville with proximity to outdoor activities, dining, and shopping. Spacious floor plans with sleek fixtures and finishes await residents' personal touches. As a member of our team, you will play an important role in delivering outstanding service, building meaningful resident relationships, and helping create a welcoming community people are proud to call home. If you are passionate about customer service, collaboration, and making a positive impact every day, we would love to hear from you!

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Diagnose problems and repair major appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical (when no license is required), general carpentry, pool care, roof, and gutter repairs.
• Address issues with landscaping and snow/ice removal.
• Communicate effectively with residents and coworkers even in difficult situations.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform service requests correctly and promptly.
• Operating computers and other technological devices to access email, and company-utilized software.
• Successfully execute Elmington's non-negotiables related to service work orders and vacant unit turns.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Minimum 2 years of property maintenance and/or maintenance experience.
• HVAC or EPA Universal certification required. (see below)
• Effective communication.
• Maintain the physical condition of the property.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools.
• Building maintenance and repairs.
• Responding to issues outside of normal work schedule when required.
• Accurately reporting all time worked by clocking in before beginning to work and out only when done working.
• Following all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications. If not currently certified, the selected candidate must obtain the required certification within 60 days of employment.
  • EPA Section 608 Certification (HVAC): Required for technicians handling refrigerants in HVAC systems. Ensures compliance with federal environmental regulations.
  • HVAC Certification: May include certifications such as HVAC Excellence or equivalent that validate HVAC-specific technical skills.
• Preferred:
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification: Demonstrates general workplace safety knowledge, particularly valuable in construction and technical environments.
  • CPO (Certified Pool Operator): Beneficial for roles involving pool and spa maintenance; includes training in water quality, safety, and mechanical systems.
  • Plumbing or Electrical Licenses: Depending on state requirements, licenses or certifications in plumbing or electrical work are advantageous and support a broader range of maintenance capabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel up to 10% of the time.

The Elmington Experience

At Elmington Living, we're redefining what property management can look like — and we're looking for leaders ready to help us raise the bar. With 70+ communities across the U.S. and a fast-growing presence rooted in Nashville, our work is driven by heart, hustle, and an unwavering commitment to doing things the right way. If you're ready to bring your experience, energy, and leadership to a company built on People First, Always. Execution with Integrity. Excellence by Design. — we'd love to meet you.

Elmington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.