Maintenance Technician - The Metropolitan

Bell Partners Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Total rewards

On-call stipend

Cell phone allowance

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training programs

Referral bonus

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Bell Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of interior and exterior upkeep for our communities. You will handle repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety tasks while ensuring resident privacy and service quality.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of maintenance experience, HVAC/plumbing/electrical basics, and strong customer service skills. This role requires weekday/evening/weekend availability and physical capability with lifting up to 80 lbs.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Understand Bell Core Values.
• 1–3 years of maintenance exp. in a similar facility.
• Basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• HVAC, EPA and/or CPO certs may be required depending on community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Physical: walk, bend, lift up to 80 lbs, work with mechanical/electrical equipment and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine interior and exterior community maintenance and equipment upkeep.
• Respond to repair requests from residents and staff.
• Report malfunctions and safety hazards promptly to supervisor.
• Maintain resident privacy and entry control.
• Ensure maintenance items are stored safely to prevent injuries.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions.
• Coordinate with vendors for services such as landscaping or painting.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical basics

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HVAC EPA/CPO certifications (where required)

Tools

HVAC systems

Plumbing basics

Electrical systems

Carpentry basics

Job description

At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact. A Maintenance Technician with Bell, performs a wide variety of maintenance, repair, groundskeeping, and other interior and exterior maintenance duties for the community under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. Their responsibilities may include painting, snow/ice removal, gutter cleaning, replacing filters, working with trash compactor, plumbing, light bulb replacement, A/C maintenance, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repair.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career growth
• Total rewards benefits package
• Bi-Weekly on-call stipend
• Cell phone allowance
• Family health insurance, 401(k) match, Vacation, Personal Days, and Sick time
• Customized training programs
• Associate referral bonus plan
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
• A culture that empowers you to make a difference

What you’ll do to make a difference:

• Always show respect for residents and community staff, providing excellent customer service
• Perform routine interior and exterior community maintenance, as well as equipment maintenance as scheduled and requested
• Respond to all repair requests and maintenance concerns from residents and staff
• Report equipment malfunctions and breakdowns as well as any hazardous conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintain resident privacy and receive proper authority before entering resident apartments
• Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in a safe area to prevent injuries
• Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned
• Work with vendors as instructed, such as landscaping, painting, asphalt, etc.
• Follow all safety/OSHA requirements
• Regular attendance and punctuality

What you bring to our team:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High School degree or equivalent
• Understanding of and alignment with Bell Core Values
• 1-3 years of previous maintenance experience in a similar facility preferred
• Basic understanding and ability to repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, and mechanical systems
• HVAC, EPA, and/or CPO certifications may be required in many communities, based on staffing levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Availability to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends
• Physical requirements of the job: Walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting to 80 lbs. Ability to work with mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as hazardous materials Must be comfortable with heights and moving heavy objects

Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Join Us?

At Bell, we're family. It is through the combined efforts of our associates that we achieve our Mission of being the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and other associates. As part of Bell, your work is rewarded through competitive compensation and reward strategies, through sincere appreciation and through opportunities for enrichment and advancement. Collectively, our company boasts one of the most talented, hardworking, and service‑oriented teams in the apartment industry. With a clear vision of where we want to go, and the best associates in the industry to help us get there, Bell's future remains bright!

Bell offers competitive benefits that can provide protection, peace of mind, and savings. From medical, dental and vision coverage to income protection, retirement savings and other benefits, we've got you covered.