Rapid Fire Home Buyers - Commercial Building Maintenance Technician: $20-28 per hour

Rapid Fire Home Buyers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Rapid Fire Home Buyers in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Commercial Building Maintenance Technician to perform a range of on-site building repairs and preventive maintenance. This hands-on role covers electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, and basic HVAC tasks, with emphasis on safety and code compliance.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with occasional on-call; pay ranges from $20 to $28 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of commercial building maintenance experience.
• Basic working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, and HVAC.
• Proficient with computers, email, spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets), and work-order software (AppFolio).
• Valid driver's license; must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Repair lighting and fixtures, including ballast removal and replacement.
• Repair plumbing components such as toilets, drains, and water heaters.
• Patch damaged drywall and perform interior/exterior painting.
• Perform minor HVAC troubleshooting and routine upkeep.
• Maintain building appearance and ensure code and safety compliance.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance on schedule.
• Assist the property manager with inspections and tenant requests.
• Oversee outside contractors and manage parts inventory.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills and ATT

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Commercial Building Maintenance Technician: $20-28 per hour

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Electrical

• Repair lighting and fixtures, including ballast removal and replacement.
• Replace switches, outlets, and other basic electrical components.

Plumbing

• Repair toilets, drains, faucets, and supply lines.
• Fix minor leaks and report water damage.
• Replace water heaters and repair related components.

Drywall

• Patch and finish damaged drywall to match surrounding surfaces.

Painting

• Prep and paint interior and exterior surfaces, including touch-ups.

HVAC (minor troubleshooting)

• Perform minor HVAC troubleshooting and routine upkeep, such as thermostat, filter, and drain issues.
• Escalate refrigerant and major repairs to the PM.

Building appearance and compliance

• Ensure building interiors and exteriors are clean, well-maintained, and free of code, fire, and safety violations.
• Correct or report issues found during routine walk-throughs and inspections.

General maintenance

• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance on schedule.
• Perform minor carpentry, door and lock repairs.
• Manage keys, rekeying, and building access control.
• Prepare vacant suites for new tenants.
• Perform grounds work, such as upkeep and parking lot maintenance.
• Oversee outside contractors and vendors.
• Track parts and supplies inventory and purchase materials within budget.
• Assist the property manager with inspections, tenant requests, and special projects as needed.
• Participate in after-hours emergencies (as needed).
• Communicate professionally with tenants, vendors, and management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of commercial building maintenance experience.
• Basic working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, and HVAC.
• Comfortable using computers, email, spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets), and work-order software (AppFolio).
• Valid driver's license; must pass a background check and drug screen.

Preferred

• Trade-school training or maintenance certifications (such as CMT, EPA 608, or OSHA 10).
• Experience with work-order software.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Safe work habits.
• Reliable and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service skills.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

This is an active, hands‑on role, mostly indoors with some outdoor work.

• Stand, bend, kneel, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work around dust, paint fumes, and varying temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule, Compensation, And Benefits

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, with rotating on‑call and occasional evening or weekend work.
• Pay: $20‑28 USD per hour, based on experience.
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan

Equal opportunity statement

RF Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Location: In Person at 2443 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509