Residential Maintenance Technician PHL

American Avenue; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing the best rental experience in America. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a key player in maintaining a large portfolio of affordable single-family homes. This role requires a versatile skill set, including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. You'll work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring that all properties are safe and well-maintained. With guaranteed hours, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth, this position offers a fantastic chance to advance your career in property management. Come be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in housing services!

Benefits

PTO

Fully Covered Health/Dental

401K

Tool reimbursement policy

Gas/vehicle reimbursement

Guaranteed hours

Strong monthly bonus incentives

A+ Work Environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Knowledge of building codes and EPA regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain homes within a designated submarket.
• Respond to work orders promptly while ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Carpentry

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Knowledge of building/property management codes

Strong knowledge of handheld devices

Ownership approach

Education

Valid driver’s license

Type II or Universal E.P.A. certification

Tools

Hand tools

Technology devices (iPad, iPhone)

Job description

Property Engineer (W2)

We're building and servicing the largest portfolio of quality housing in the heart of America. We need YOU to make it happen.

About American Avenue Property Management LLC.

Our mission is providing Residents with the nation's best rental experience for affordable single-family homes. AA is a boutique real estate management fund that services tens of thousands of single family affordable rentals across the nation. The Fund specializes in managing distressed homes, using software-driven operations to scale across dozens of markets concurrently. As part of our growth, we are looking for a full time/dedicated Maintenance Technician/Handyman to execute a consistent, high volume of service related projects in the market.

Maintenance Technician will inspect, repair, and maintain homes within a given submarket. Working with small teams and independently, they will respond to all assigned work orders and ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner while making sure quality standards are met.

We're looking for a “jack of all trades” partner.

• Experienced in Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical
• Tasks including but not limited to:
  • Secure Home
  • Re-Secure Home
  • Winterize Home
  • Vacancy Check
  • Wellness Check on Vacant Home
  • Wellness Check on Occupied Home
  • Minor Pre-Reno Repair (<$1000)
  • Utility Repairs (Non-Specialized)
  • Utility Ground Truth / Meter Read / Leak Investigation
  • Utility Meet & Greet
  • Utility Misc Tasks (Drop Off Checks)
  • R&M: Small Tasks
  • Inspection: Vacant Property / Lead
  • Inspection: Occupancy (Renewal)
  • Compliance: In-Person Code Inspection Meetings / Payments
  • Compliance: Court Hearings
  • Turns: Move In Meeting
  • Turns: Basic
• Must provide own tools and have reliable transportation. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of local and national building/property management codes. Maintain knowledge of all pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Monitor the condition of assigned properties and take proactive immediate steps to correct any unsafe condition.
• Strong knowledge working with handheld devices and technology (iPad, iPhone, etc.).
• Experience in managing to a realistic but aggressive timeframe.
• An “ownership” approach to all aspects of the job; you pride yourself on speed and quality.
• Preferred - Type II or Universal E.P.A. certification.
• On-call ability for Emergency maintenance requests.

Perks and Benefits

• COMPENSATION - $25-$26 per hour depending on experience
  • BONUS - Strong monthly bonus incentives tied to performance.
  • Total compensation potential w/ bonus and overtime $28-$40+/hr!
• GUARANTEED HOURS - We guarantee at least 30 hours of work, or we will make up the difference. With that being said, a normal PE with us typically has the option to work 40+ (50 or more is typically an option, but not required).
• GAS/VEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT - 65.5 cents per mile.
• OTHER PERKS - PTO, Fully Covered Health/Dental, 401K, plus much more. We are hand-picking a very small team of the best.
• GROWTH - American Avenue is rapidly growing and this will be our first in-house maintenance technician as we bring property management in-house. Tons of room for upward mobility! You will be given a promotion ladder and can be promoted every 6 months to different levels (with associated increase in pay) based on performance.
• A+ Work Environment.
• TOOL REIMBURSEMENT policy.
• STREAMLINED TECHNOLOGY - we will make your life simple with tech that will help route, assign, and manage your workflow.

American Avenue is different. We're focused on the big picture - eliminating hassles, paying fast, and a quality reliable product. You maintain the homes, and we'll take care of the rest. Come service the future of housing in America!