Resident Maintenance Specialist

AMH; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

PTO accrual up to 120 hours/year

Job summary

AMH is hiring a Resident Maintenance Specialist to oversee maintenance requests across a portfolio of properties in Orlando, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolutions. The role emphasizes cost control, customer service, and asset preservation within a fast-paced residential setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in construction/maintenance and property management, plus bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in construction/maintenance or property management preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of maintenance work from start to finish.
• Assist in managing Capital Improvement Projects and vendors.
• Receive, review, and document maintenance requests in company systems.
• Assign work orders to internal or external resources.
• Approve vendor bids and manage change orders.
• Diagnose maintenance problems and determine solutions.
• Dispatch clear instructions to vendors for resolution.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Communication (verbal/written)

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM

InContact

Balto

VOIP systems

Excel

Job description

## Resident Maintenance SpecialistApply: Orlando, FL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102225Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.Join our team as a **Resident Maintenance Specialist,** where you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and comfort of our properties. You’ll be tasked with overseeing tenant maintenance requests, ensuring they are addressed promptly and effectively. Your role will involve balancing cost control, customer service, and asset preservation.**Responsibilities:*** Oversee a portfolio of maintenance work, ensuring progress from initiation to completion. Some work orders may be complex.* Assist in managing Capital Improvement Projects and vendors.* Collaborate with the Supervisor of Market Maintenance/Director of Property Operations, Field Schedulers, and Vendor Performance Specialist to meet service order metrics.* Receive, review, and document maintenance requests in company systems. You’ll have the authority to assign work orders to internal or external resources, following company guidelines.* Approve vendor bids and manage change orders when necessary. You’ll also provide recommendations to leadership regarding vendor utilization and pricing.* Diagnose maintenance problems accurately and determine appropriate solutions.* Determine the cost of proposed solutions using company guidelines.* Dispatch clear and timely instructions to vendors for resolution of maintenance problems.**Requirements:*** High School Diploma/GED required.* Minimum one year of experience in construction/maintenance, property management, logistics scheduling/dispatching preferred.* Basic understanding of single-family home systems and components (appliances, HVAC, etc.).* Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills are preferred.* Intermediate knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and PC skills.* Intermediate knowledge and experience of Customer Service Software Applications, VOIP phone systems, CRM, InContact, and Balto.* Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, time management, and conflict resolution skills.* Flexibility to work weekends and evenings if assignedCompensationThe anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $23.19 to $27.83 Hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.Additional CompensationThis position is eligible to receive quarterly bonus payments.Perks and BenefitsEmployees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.**CA Privacy Notice:**To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at https://www.amh.com/ca-privacy-notice.