Residential Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

SFR3 Fund; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading hourly rate

Bonus incentives quarterly

Guaranteed hours: 40+ per week

Gas/vehicle reimbursement

PTO and health/dental for employee

401K and growth opportunities

Tool reimbursement

Streamlined technology for workflow

Job summary

American Avenue is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain homes in the Detroit area. You will perform general maintenance across carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work, troubleshoot issues, and conduct property inspections while ensuring tenant safety and comfort.

You must own your tools and a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, and hold EPA Universal Certification. The role offers steady hours (40+/week), competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Multi-trade knowledge across carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical.
• Strong customer-focused communication for residents and team.
• Own tools and have a truck or van.
• Must have valid driver's license and live nearby.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.
• Travel between homes within the metro area daily.
• Conduct property inspections, secure homes, and perform turnover checks.
• Turn homes with light renovations between tenants.
• Document property conditions using handheld devices (IOS).
• Assist with pre-renovation repairs and utility inspections.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Customer-focused communication

Problem-solving

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Handheld iOS devices

Truck/van ownership

Job description

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.