Maintenance Technician-Rippling Stream Townhomes

29th Street; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 33,480 - 42,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Paid Vacation Days

6 Paid Sick Days

11 Paid Holidays

Immediate Eligibility for Medical, ...

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401K

More benefits available

Job summary

29th Street in Durham, NC is hiring an Experienced Maintenance Technician at Rippling Stream Townhomes. The role involves keeping the property clean and free of debris and performing regular repairs to maintain operations and resident satisfaction.

You will handle plumbing, electrical, drywall, HVAC and appliance maintenance, coordinate with managers, process work orders, and ensure 7‑day make‑ready turns for vacancies. A valid driver's license is preferred and HVAC experience is required.

Qualifications

• Superior organization and communication skills.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional service.
• HVAC experience required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical and electrical maintenance for multi‑family and commercial property.
• Plumbing troubleshooting, including sweating copper pipe.
• Electrical wiring, outlets, switches, lighting installation.
• Drywall and texturing installation and repair.
• HVAC troubleshooting and repair; boiler maintenance.
• Process work orders and coordinate with property manager.
• Ensure 7‑day make‑ready for vacant units.
• Communicate with residents about repairs timelines.

Skills

HVAC experience

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Rippling Stream Townhomes – Durham, NC 27704
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: None
• Salary Range: $25.00 – $28.00 Base + Commission per month
• Travel: None
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Property Management

Benefits

• 15 Paid Vacation Days
• 6 Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Immediate Eligibility for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Short Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401K
• More benefits available

Summary of Position

The Maintenance Technician will keep the property clean and free of debris, and complete repairs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Utilize experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and construction for multi‑family and commercial property:
• Plumbing maintenance and troubleshooting, including sweating copper pipe.
• Electrical wiring, outlet, and switch maintenance; lighting fixture installation.
• Drywall and texturing installation and repair.
• Heating, Cooling and Ventilation troubleshooting and repair; unit zone valve, transformer, and thermostat maintenance; hot water and steam boiler troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Appliance installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by Community Manager, Regional Manager, Vice President or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Work order processing: collaborate with property manager and staff to efficiently, timely and cost‑effectively complete maintenance work orders and apartment unit turns.
• Efficient materials planning and completion of maintenance unit turns to target one‑visit completion.
• Coordinate maintenance staff or vendors to ensure completion of resident maintenance requests within 24 hours or arrange a suitable option with the resident.
• Ensure that vacant apartments are “made ready” within 7 days of vacancy; coordinate with cleaning and painting contractors approved by Management Company.
• Leave occupied and unoccupied units cleaner than when you arrived.
• Communicate with residents when repairs or maintenance will take longer than expected.
• Complete pre‑moveout inspections to minimize turn times and complete unit turns timely.
• Update/close out work orders in the PM software with notes.

Qualifications

• Superior organization and communication skills.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional service to residents, property managers, supervisors, vendors and other service providers.
• Honesty in time reporting; reliability and punctuality.
• HVAC experience required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Education & Experience

• Educational degree not required.
• At least one year of experience preferred.
• Specialized training: multi‑family property management experience preferred.