NOW HIRING: Apartment Maintenance Training Specialists

Monarch Investment And Management Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to $4,000 match

Paid training programs

Paid Time Off 80-160 hours

Health insurance under $50/month

Dental and life insurance (basic)

Vision and additional plans

Tool reimbursement up to $500

Boot reimbursement up to $100

Rent discount 20% at Monarch community

Employee referral bonus $500-$1,000

Job summary

Monarch Investment and Management Group is hiring Apartment Maintenance Training Specialists to travel nationwide up to 75% of the time, delivering hands-on training in make-readies, appliance repair, plumbing, HVAC, and more. The role focuses on coaching new hires and elevating maintenance standards across 26 states.

You will lead training sessions, assess effectiveness, and stay current with Gracehill courses and certifications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on multifamily maintenance experience.
• CPO certification and EPA 608 certification (2+ years hands-on experience with each).
• Strong ability to explain repairs to brand-new tech and seasoned pro alike.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, travel required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Monarch communities nationwide (up to 75%) to train, mentor, and support maintenance technicians during new hires' first 90 days and beyond.
• Deliver hands-on, real-world training in make-readies, appliance repair, plumbing, drywall/paint, HVAC, pool operations, and basic electrical.
• Coach new hires through onboarding and set them up to hit the ground running.
• Teach shop organization, tool control, curb appeal standards, and preventative maintenance best practices.
• Jump in to support work orders, unit turns, and special projects at properties that need an extra hand.
• Train teams on emergency maintenance, snow removal, and resident lockout procedures.
• Assess how training is landing, report on effectiveness, and identify where the next lesson is needed.
• Stay sharp yourself, attend and be the expert on Gracehill courses, bootcamps, and certification trainings.

Skills

Multifamily maintenance

Mentoring & training

Technical instruction

Driver's license

Education

CPO certification

EPA 608 certification

Job description

NOW HIRING: Apartment Maintenance Training Specialists

NOW HIRING: APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TRAINING SPECIALISTS

Build Careers. Build Skills. Build the Best Maintenance Teams in the Business.

Travel Nationwide 75% of Time|$70,000 to $80,000 /year|Full-Time

Every great maintenance team starts with great training and that’s where you come in. Monarch Investment and Management Group, “MIMG” is looking for a team of hands-on Maintenance Training Specialists to travel to our communities nationwide, teaching new and experienced maintenance technicians the skills, standards, and confidence they need to succeed. If you love to teach, mentor, and pass along everything you know about make-readies, HVAC, plumbing, and appliance repair, this is your gig!

We are among the top 50 multifamily owners in the country (#10), owning and self-managing 80,847 apartment homes across 26 states plus a ski and snowboard resort in Colorado. We are privately owned, not a REIT or Wall Street investment group, which means we actually care about the communities we own and the people who run them.

We don’t just fill seats, we build careers, and as our Maintenance Training Specialist, you’ll be the one building them alongside us.

What You'll Do

• Travel to Monarch communities nationwide (up to 75%) to train, mentor, and support maintenance technicians during new hires first 90 days and beyond.
• Deliver hands-on, real-world training in make-readies, appliance repair, plumbing, drywall/paint, HVAC, pool operations, and basic electrical.
• Coach new hires through onboarding and set them up to hit the ground running.
• Teach shop organization, tool control, curb appeal standards, and preventative maintenance best practices.
• Jump in to support work orders, unit turns, and special projects at properties that need an extra hand.
• Train teams on emergency maintenance, snow removal, and resident lockout procedures.
• Assess how training is landing, report on effectiveness, and identify where the next lesson is needed.
• Stay sharp yourself, attend and be the expert on Gracehill courses, bootcamps, and certification trainings.

What You Bring

• 4+ years of hands-on multifamily maintenance experience.
• CPO certification and EPA 608 certification (2+ years hands-on experience with each).
• Deep knowledge of drywall/painting, plumbing (including brazing and soldering copper), electrical, appliance repair, water heaters, and HVAC/boiler systems.
• A knack for explaining things clearly, you can break down a repair for a brand-new tech and a seasoned pro alike.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and you’re ready to travel via car, plane, or whatever gets you to the next site.
• A love of mentoring people and the patience to help someone else get it right.

What We're Offering

• $70,000 to $80,000 a year
• 401(k) planning with up to a $4,000 annual match
• Paid training programs — plus you get to design and deliver them!
• Paid Time Off — 1st Year = 80 Hours, 2–4 Years = 120 Hours, 5+ Years = 160 Hours
• 8 Paid Holidays, 2 Paid ½-day Holidays, plus your Birthday or Work Anniversary off
• A 3-week paid sabbatical every 5 years with Monarch or a 2-week pay bonus instead
• Medical insurance through Blue Cross for under $50/month
• FREE basic dental and FREE basic life insurance, with buy-up options available
• Vision and additional benefit plans available for you, your spouse, and your children
• Tool reimbursement program, up to $500 annually
• Annual boot reimbursement program, up to $100
• Employees are eligible for 20% off rent at any Monarch community, terms and conditions apply.
• $500–$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Program (terms and conditions apply)

On the Road

This role travels, a lot. Expect to be on-site with maintenance teams nationwide up to 75% of the time, traveling by car, shuttle, train, or plane as needed. If you like variety, new properties, and being the go-to expert wherever you land, you’ll thrive here.

A physical demonstration of your ability to complete the basic job duties will be required during the interview process.

This role requires pre-employment screenings that include a criminal background check and drug screening.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Colorado applicants: Accepting applications on an ongoing basis. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation; you will not be penalized for doing so.