Residential Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

SFR3 Fund; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Bonus incentives

Guaranteed hours

Gas reimbursement

Vehicle reimbursement

Health & dental

401K

PTO

Growth opportunities

Tool reimbursement

Job summary

American Avenue is seeking a proactive maintenance technician to inspect, repair, and maintain residential homes. You will travel between properties, perform multi-trade repairs, and ensure safe, well-kept spaces for tenants.

You should be skilled in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work, with strong problem-solving and customer-focused communication. Use handheld IOS devices to document work and stay on schedule.

Qualifications

• Multi-trade knowledge across carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.
• Strong communication with residents and team.
• Own tools and have a truck or van.
• Valid driver''s license; reside within reasonable proximity.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy with handheld IOS devices.
• Knowledge of building codes, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Professional appearance.
• On-call readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
• 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.
• Turn homes for tenant-to-tenant turnover.
• Maintain and document property conditions using handheld devices.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Customer-focused

Tech-savvy (IOS)

Problem-solving

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Own tools

Vehicle (truck/van)

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.