Plumbing Maintenance Technician – Columbus, GA – $26–$35/hr + Quarterly Bonus

SFR3 Fund; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading hourly rate

Quarterly bonus incentives

Guaranteed 40+ hours

Vehicle reimbursement

PTO and health coverage

401K and growth opportunities

Tool reimbursement

Streamlined technology

Job summary

American Avenue Property Management (AA) is seeking a Residential Handyperson/Maintenance Technician, also known as a Property Engineer, to inspect, repair, and maintain rental homes across markets. You will handle a range of trades, respond to service requests, and help ensure tenant satisfaction with timely, high-quality workmanship.

You’ll travel daily within the metro area, document work using handheld devices, maintain safety standards, and coordinate with residents and the team to minimize

Qualifications

• Proficient across carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general maintenance.
• Strong communication skills for resident interactions.
• Own tools and a truck/van; valid driver's license required.
• Residential maintenance with code and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across trades (carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Travel between properties within the metro area daily.
• Conduct inspections, secure homes, and complete vacancy/wellness checks.
• Handle pre-renovation repairs, utility inspections, and basic troubleshooting.
• Lead move-in/out meetings and property turnovers.
• Document property conditions using handheld devices.

Skills

Multi-trade

Customer-focused

Tools & vehicle

Driver's license

Problem solving

Tech-savvy

Code knowledge

Professional appearance

On-call ready

Job description

American Avenue Property Management (AA) is a boutique real estate fund specializing in the management of affordable, single-family rentals across the U.S. Our mission is to provide residents with the best rental experience by leveraging innovative, software-driven operations to manage and improve homes in dozens of markets simultaneously. We pride ourselves on creating safe, comfortable, and quality living environments for our residents.

As a Residential Handyperson/Maintenance Technician, we call Property Engineer’s (PE), you’ll be the face of AA, representing our values and commitment to residents and the community. We’re looking for skilled, reliable, and proactive individuals who take pride in their work, uphold high standards, and are ready to make a real impact on our residents' lives.

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.

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.
• 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.

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical work.
  • Must be strongly proficient in residential Plumbing (strong preference for candidates with both advanced HVAC and Plumbing expertise)
• 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.
• Maintain and document property conditions using handheld technology (e.g., iPad, iPhone).

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.