Residential Maintenance Technician — All‑Trade Fixer

Gates Hudson & Associates; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day maintenance of a residential community. This role performs corrective and preventive maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained living environment for residents.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and skilled in a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, and related systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in residential property management.
• Ability to perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, and general maintenance work.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on apartments, buildings, and common areas.
• Complete service requests promptly and efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, drywall, flooring, and related systems.
• Perform unit turnovers and prepare apartments for new residents.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and update logs.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions throughout the property.
• Properly store and handle tools, equipment, and hazardous materials.
• Enter occupied apartments professionally and in accordance with policy.
• Promote positive resident relationships through quality workmanship.
• Assist other technicians and support work at other properties as needed.
• Maintain organized stock rooms, tools, and maintenance areas.
• Track inventory and report shortages.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety awareness

Independence

Team collaboration

CFC Type II or Universal certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gates Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day maintenance of a residential community. This role performs corrective and preventive maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained living environment for residents.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and skilled in a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, and related systems.