Property Engineer (HVAC Maintenance Tech)

SFR3 LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading hourly rate

Best in class bonus incentives

Guaranteed hours

Gas/Vehicle reimbursement

PTO

Fully Covered Health/Dental

401K

Tool reimbursement

Streamlined technology for management

Strong growth opportunities

Job summary

A real estate management company in Akron, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Residential HVAC Maintenance Technician to ensure tenant satisfaction through proactive maintenance and repairs. The ideal candidate will possess multi-trade knowledge, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical skills, and have a strong commitment to customer service. This position guarantees at least 40 hours a week and includes a comprehensive perks package, offering competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and reimbursement for gas and tools.

Qualifications

• Multi-trade knowledge including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Excellent communication for positive interactions with residents and team.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing homes for tenant satisfaction.
• Traveling to various properties daily to perform repairs.
• Conducting property inspections and managing move-in/out processes.
• Document property conditions and work orders using handheld devices (iOS).
• Ensure compliance with building codes, EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Be on-call for emergency requests.

Skills

HVAC proficiency

Carpentry skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical work

Problem-solving skills

EPA Certification

iOS Proficiency

Problem Solving

Multi-Trade Knowledge

Handheld Tech

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Handheld devices for updates

Tools for maintenance

Job description

American Avenue Property Management (AA) is a boutique real estate fund specializing in the management of affordable, single-family rentals across the U.S. Our mission is to provide residents with the best rental experience by leveraging innovative, software-driven operations to manage and improve homes in dozens of markets simultaneously. We pride ourselves on creating safe, comfortable, and quality living environments for our residents.

As a Residential HVAC Maintenance Technician, we call Property Engineer’s (PE), you’ll be the face of AA, representing our values and commitment to residents and the community. We’re looking for skilled, reliable, and proactive individuals who take pride in their work, uphold high standards, and are ready to make a real impact on our residents' lives.

Role Overview

As a PE, you’ll play a key role in ensuring tenant satisfaction by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining homes. You’ll proactively identify and address issues, setting the standard for our relationship with tenants through excellent service and communication.

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical work.
• • Must be proficient in residential HVAC (strong preference for candidates with advanced HVAC and Plumbing)
  • • Troubleshooting + Installs
• Travel from home to home within your metro daily
• Conduct property inspections, secure homes, and complete vacancy/wellness checks.
• Handle minor pre-renovation repairs, utility inspections, and basic troubleshooting.
• Manage move‑in/out meetings and property turnovers.
• • Ability to "Turn" homes (repairing/light renovation to home from one tenant to the next) a must
• Maintain and document property conditions using handheld technology (e.g., iPad, iPhone).

Key Qualities for Success

• Trustworthy: Be the friendly, reliable point of contact for residents, neighbors, and code enforcement. By providing transparency and dependability, you’ll help create a positive, trust‑based relationship with our tenants.
• Ownership: Take full responsibility for work orders (WO), setting realistic expectations, communicating timelines, and following through to resolution.
• Clear Communication: Keep residents informed every step of the way, ensuring they know the next steps and expected completion dates.

Qualifications

• Multi‑Trade Knowledge: Proficient in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and property turns.
• Customer‑Focused: Strong communication skills for positive resident and team interactions.
• Tools & Transportation: Must own tools and have a truck or van.
• Licensing & Location: Valid driver’s license required; reside within reasonable proximity.
• • EPA Universal Certification Required
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Tech‑Savvy: Comfortable using handheld devices for work orders and updates (iOS).
• Code Knowledge: Familiar with building codes, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Professionalism: Maintains a reliable, professional appearance.
• On‑Call Ready: Available for emergency requests.

Perks and Benefits

• COMPENSATION - Industry leading hourly rate!
• • BONUS - Best in class bonus incentives quarterly tied to performance
• GUARANTEED HOURS - We guarantee at least 40 hours of work, or we will make up the difference.
• GAS/VEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT - We reimburse you for both gas and vehicle. In total → 70 cents per mile
• OTHER PERKS - PTO, Fully Covered Health/Dental for Employee, 401K, plus much more. We are hand‑picking a very small team of the best
• GROWTH - American Avenue is rapidly growing. Our mission is to create the best in class maintenance team in the country! Strong growth opportunities for performers.
• TOOL REIMBURSEMENT policy
• STREAMLINED TECHNOLOGY - we will make your life simple with tech that will help route, assign, and manage your workflow.

This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about creating safe, comfortable homes and are looking for a role with autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a positive impact. Join us to help shape the reputation and success of American Avenue.