Multifamily Maintenance Technician — On‑Call & Travel

Leasing & Maintenance Staffing; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas stipend

Hourly pay

Job summary

LM Staffing is seeking dependable Maintenance Service Technicians to support Leasing & Maintenance Sensation (LMS). Technicians diagnose and repair maintenance issues in occupied rental homes, apartment communities, commercial properties, and vacant properties while delivering professional resident service.

This hourly role supports LMS's transition to an hourly workforce. Technicians receive schedules and work orders, follow LMS procedures, and record time worked.

Qualifications

• Two years of residential or multifamily maintenance experience preferred, or equivalent technical training.
• Working knowledge of general property maintenance and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Valid driver's license, a reliable personal car, and current automobile insurance covering required work-related vehicle use.
• Smartphone with an active data plan for LMS dispatch, resident communication, photographs, digital work orders, OTP verification, and timekeeping.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, communication, and resident service skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; trade school training or maintenance certifications are a plus.
• EPA Section 608 certification required for refrigerant handling; other licenses or certifications required when applicable to assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair routine plumbing, electrical, water heater, HVAC, irrigation, and garage door issues within the technician's training, authorization, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Perform general maintenance, including drywall repairs, painting, minor carpentry, doors, locks, hardware, fixtures, and other assigned property repairs.
• Complete preventive maintenance, property inspections, and make-ready tasks to prepare vacant homes and apartments for occupancy.
• Inspect the reported problem, identify its likely cause, and submit a clear diagnosis with a repair plan, required parts, supplier information, and estimated costs.
• Obtain required approval before additional work, purchases, or replacements; promptly escalate repairs requiring a licensed specialist or work outside the assigned scope.
• Follow approved dispatch routes and appointment windows, contact residents the same day an order is assigned during the scheduled shift, and keep dispatch informed of arrival times, delays, and access problems.
• Contact dispatch upon arrival before entry; follow resident access procedures and obtain the six-digit LMS start and completion OTP when required.
• Upload clear before, during, and after photographs; document findings, labor performed, parts used, receipts, and final equipment operation in the LMS portal or Service Tech app.
• Update work orders throughout the assignment and close completed orders accurately before the end of the shift.
• Source or order approved parts promptly, generally the same day when available; coordinate return visits with dispatch and report supplier delays immediately.
• Complete each work order within the time assigned by LMS dispatch or the supervisor. Immediately report barriers to completion, including parts, approval, access, or safety issues.
• Drive a personal car to each assigned work order and for authorized work-related parts pickups and return visits.
• Respond to assigned follow-up and warranty calls, including LMS's 30-day workmanship warranty, and prioritize recall response within 24 hours as directed.
• Test repairs, clean the work area, protect resident belongings, and secure the property before leaving.
• Maintain tools, equipment, assigned inventory, and company property; follow safety procedures and report injuries, hazards, or property damage promptly.
• Wear approved uniforms and identification, maintain a professional appearance, and treat residents, clients, and coworkers respectfully.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Multifamily maintenance

General property maintenance

Hand and power tools

Driver's license

Smartphone with data plan

Troubleshooting

Organization

Communication

Resident service skills

EPA Section 608 certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school training

Maintenance certifications

Job description

LM Staffing is seeking dependable Maintenance Service Technicians to support Leasing & Maintenance Sensation (LMS). Technicians diagnose and repair maintenance issues in occupied rental homes, apartment communities, commercial properties, and vacant properties while delivering professional resident service.

This hourly role supports LMS's transition to an hourly workforce. Technicians receive schedules and work orders, follow LMS procedures, and record time worked.