Residential Maintenance Engineer — HVAC Certified, Sign-On Bonus

HRI Properties; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Competitive pay

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth & learning

Team culture & perks

Job summary

HRI Properties is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for its New Orleans portfolio. The role focuses on electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and painting tasks, plus timely handling of maintenance requests and preventive maintenance across properties.

The position requires two years of residential maintenance experience and an HVAC certification, with opportunities to oversee safety programs and vendor coordination. A strong customer-service approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer in the residential/apartment industry required.
• Must have an HVAC certification.
• General residential maintenance skills including A/C, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, electronics, drywall installation, and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as company representative with vendors, contractors, and temporary staff.
• Coordinate and supervise corrective and preventive maintenance by safety procedures.
• Inspect and test equipment and furnishings for safe operability.
• Maintain equipment records and manage maintenance inventory and work orders.
• Lead projects from initiation to completion, including scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with State, Local, and Federal housing laws and codes.

Skills

HVAC certification

Residential maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Appliance repair

Drywall

Safety awareness

Job description

HRI Properties is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for its New Orleans portfolio. The role focuses on electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and painting tasks, plus timely handling of maintenance requests and preventive maintenance across properties.

The position requires two years of residential maintenance experience and an HVAC certification, with opportunities to oversee safety programs and vendor coordination. A strong customer-service approach is essential.