Maintenance Trainee

Balfour Beatty Communities; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Health/life insurance

401K contributions

Paid time off

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Gulfport, Mississippi. The ideal candidate will maintain the overall physical condition of the community and ensure resident satisfaction through timely repairs and maintenance. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of basic tools, and a valid driver’s license. The job includes working a rotating on-call schedule and providing maintenance support in various systems. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plan contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to manipulate tools and machinery, and lift up to 50–75 lbs.
• Must have a valid, state-issued driver's license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for HVA, mechanical, electrical, utilities, and lighting systems.
• Ensure execution of all company safety and environmental policies.
• Work a rotating on-call schedule to maintain coverage.

Skills

Knowledge of basic tools and general maintenance processes

Basic troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician is integral to meeting this objective, with responsibility for maintaining the overall physical condition of the community and providing world-class service to our valued residents. Our Maintenance Technicians diagnose maintenance issues, make necessary repairs, and ensure all resident service requests and other community maintenance is completed in a timely manner.

About the Maintenance Technician Job Family

Balfour Beatty Communities' (BBC) Maintenance Technician Job Family was established to provide a structure around the maintenance function at BBC. This new framework will create levels around roles and responsibilities, while also attracting, retaining, and growing our maintenance employees! Come grow with us.

The Maintenance Job Family has the following levels:

• Maintenance Trainee
• Maintenance Technician I
• Maintenance Technician II
• Maintenance Technician III

What You'll Be Doing

• Learn and provide maintenance support for general maintenance and orderliness of property HVA, mechanical, electrical, utilities and lighting systems. Including inspections and repairs.
• Ensuring the successful execution of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Delivering the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive and professional interactions.
• Working a rotating on call schedule to have 24/7 maintenance coverage.

Who We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED graduate level
• Knowledge of basic tools and general maintenance processes
• Basic trouble shooting skills
• Valid, state‑issued driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.

Typical Physical Demands

Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, and office equipment. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move equipment and supplies up to 50–75 lbs.

Typical Work Conditions

Work is performed in and outside a maintenance/machinery environment and in and outside residential properties. Employee frequently interacts directly with residents, maintenance, and communities’ staff during the workday.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Health/life insurance
• Retirement plan/401K contributions
• Paid time off
• Long‑term and short‑term disability
• Paid parental leave