Traveling Maintenance Technician (Floating)

Banyan Living, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

STD/LTD/Life insurance

Rent discount when living onsite

Paid holidays and PTO

401K

Job summary

Banyan Living, serving Northeast Ohio communities, seeks a dependable Traveling Maintenance Technician to support scattered-site apartment communities. You will travel between properties to complete maintenance requests, turns, preventive maintenance, inspections, and special projects while upholding quality and appearance.

The role requires problem-solving, independence, and strong communication with residents and staff, plus participation in after-hours emergency on-call and on-site coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of apartment maintenance, residential maintenance, or related building maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Travel between Banyan Living communities throughout the workweek to provide maintenance support.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately, efficiently, and professionally.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues involving plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors/windows/locks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and common areas.
• Conduct property and unit inspections to identify maintenance needs and address potential issues.
• Complete apartment turnovers, including repairs, painting, cleaning preparation, and punch-list items to meet move-in deadlines.
• Assist with renovations, capital improvement projects, seasonal maintenance, and other special projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation using the company’s mobile maintenance management system.
• Communicate professionally with residents, vendors, property managers, and team members.
• Maintain tools, equipment, vehicle, and inventory in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Ensure all work complies with policies, OSHA standards, and building codes.
• Respond to emergency maintenance and participate in on-call rotation.
• Support onsite teams during vacations or high workload.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical systems

HVAC

Carpentry

Drywall

Painting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Tools

Power tools

Mobile maintenance software

Job description

Banyan Living, serving Northeast Ohio communities, is seeking a dependable, skilled, and self‑motivated Traveling Maintenance Technician to support our scattered‑site apartment communities. This position is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and working independently. The Traveling Maintenance Technician will regularly travel between multiple properties throughout the week to complete maintenance requests, unit turns, preventive maintenance, inspections, and special projects while helping maintain the quality and appearance of our communities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Travel between assigned Banyan Living communities throughout the workweek to provide maintenance support
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately, efficiently, and professionally
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues involving:
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical systems
  • HVAC equipment
  • Appliances
  • Carpentry
  • Drywall
  • Painting
  • Flooring
  • Doors, windows, locks, and other general building components
• Perform preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and common areas
• Conduct property and unit inspections to identify maintenance needs and proactively address potential issues
• Complete apartment turnovers, including repairs, painting, cleaning preparation, and punch‑list items to meet move‑in deadlines
• Assist with renovations, capital improvement projects, seasonal maintenance, and other special projects as assigned
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, materials used, and follow‑up items using the company’s mobile maintenance management system
• Communicate professionally with residents, vendors, property managers, and fellow team members regarding maintenance requests and project updates
• Maintain company tools, equipment, vehicle (if assigned), and inventory in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company policies, OSHA standards, and applicable building codes
• Respond to occasional emergency maintenance situations and participate in the rotating on‑call schedule as assigned
• Support onsite maintenance teams by providing additional coverage during vacations, staffing shortages, or periods of increased workload

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds
• Regularly walk, climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend, crouch, and work in confined spaces
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Safely operate maintenance tools, equipment, and power tools

Schedule & Travel

• Full‑time position
• Regular travel between Banyan Living communities throughout Northeast Ohio
• Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle provided (if applicable)
• Participation in an after‑hours emergency on‑call rotation is required

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of apartment maintenance, residential maintenance, or related building maintenance experience preferred
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, drywall, and painting
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while traveling between properties
• Experience using mobile work order or property management software is preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation required
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy

Benefits

• Bi‑weekly pay
• Medical, vision, dental
• STD, LTD, life insurance
• EAP & 35% rent discount when living onsite
• Pay holidays and vacation (PTO, personal time off)
• 401K