Area Maintenance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Complete service requests within 24 hours, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, locks, and blinds
• Document, track, and close work orders using OneSite or similar property management software
• Escalate repairs requiring parts, vendors, or additional support
• Participate in on-call rotation, including evenings and weekends
• Assist with resident lockouts following key control procedures
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and curb appeal of buildings, grounds, breezeways, parking lots, and sidewalks
• Assist with pool/spa maintenance and chemical logs
• Support trash control, irrigation repairs, lighting, fitness centers, and other amenities
• Provide weekend coverage for exterior and common area maintenance as needed
• Assist with trash-outs, repairs, painting, appliance moves, and unit preparation
• Perform lock changes and inspections prior to resident move-in
• Track and communicate unit status during the make-ready process
• Complete new move-in service requests promptly
• Follow all safety, risk management, and emergency response procedures
• Assist with fire alarms, extinguishers, and safety equipment
• Respond to emergencies including fire, severe weather, and property damage
• Report incidents and complete required documentation

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled interior preventive maintenance (HVAC filters, smoke detectors, coil cleaning, leak detection, mold inspection)
• Assist with exterior preventive maintenance including lighting checks, gutters, irrigation, access gates, and amenity equipment

Exterior & Common Area Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and curb appeal of buildings, grounds, breezeways, parking lots, and sidewalks
• Support pool/spa maintenance and chemical logs
• Support trash control, irrigation repairs, lighting, fitness centers, and other amenities
• Provide weekend coverage for exterior and common area maintenance as needed

Make-Ready / Unit Turns

• Assist with trash-outs, repairs, painting, appliance moves, and unit preparation
• Perform lock changes and inspections prior to resident move-in
• Track and communicate unit status during the make-ready process
• Complete new move-in service requests promptly

Safety & Emergency Response

• Follow all safety, risk management, and emergency response procedures
• Assist with fire alarms, extinguishers, and safety equipment
• Respond to emergencies including fire, severe weather, and property damage
• Report incidents and complete required documentation

Team & Operations Support

• Attend daily maintenance meetings and weekly staff meetings
• Partner with on-site teams, corporate associates, vendors, and sister communities
• Maintain a clean, organized maintenance shop and accurate inventory levels
• Complete special projects and assignments as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, or general maintenance)
• Ability to work independently across multiple properties
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Ability to supply own basic hand tools

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in multifamily or residential property maintenance
• Knowledge of OneSite, Yardi, or similar property management systems
• EPA, CPO, or other relevant maintenance certifications
• Spanish language skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders, walk stairs, and stand for extended periods
• Perform repetitive motions and fine motor tasks
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Work Environment

• Exposure to chemicals, mechanical equipment, outdoor elements, and emergency situations
• May require evenings, weekends, on-call shifts, overtime, and travel
• Pet-friendly residential environment

Pay Range

$23 - $26 per hour