Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician will be part of the Operations Department, taking direction from the Maintenance Supervisor and reporting directly to the Property Manager. The technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of apartment buildings assigned to them, which may include multiple locations and building types, and plays a crucial role in ensuring those buildings are maintained to the highest standards set by the company and the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative work each morning (30 minutes) as assigned by the Property Manager or Support Center, including but not limited to prescribed online training, reviewing “My Pennrose” updates, reviewing messages from the executive team/ownership, scheduling vendors, ordering parts, participating in “Team Meetings”, etc.
• Maintain communication and compliance with Property Managers (PMs), Maintenance Supervisors (MSs), Regional Property Managers (RPMs), Regional Maintenance Managers (RMMs), and the Property Support Center.
• Utilize undisturbed computer time provided by the supervisor for administrative tasks.
• Ensure all service requests and repairs are made correctly and promptly using the company’s mobile Maintenance app.
• Assist with turnkey operations as required, including scheduling, punching, painting, and cleaning within five business days of move‑out.
• Maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Prepare for Owner, Federal, State, and local inspections.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and common areas for a safe, clean environment.
• Achieve performance metrics: consistently excellent property inspection results, on‑time work orders and units, professional and timely preventive maintenance, perfect customer satisfaction surveys.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; technical training certifications a plus.
• One year of property maintenance responsibilities or similar experience.
• Valid driver’s license, an insured vehicle, and the ability to travel between properties.

Qualifications

• Obtain company‑provided EPA certification within six months of employment (provided by Pennrose Management Company).

Skills

• Ability to work periodic flexible hours.
• Ability to travel by plane and automobile.
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods.
• Physical ability to climb stairs, use elevators, bend, squat, reach overhead, and meet standard mobility and lifting demands of property maintenance tasks.
• Strong multitasking, organization, and deadline‑management skills.
• Willingness to perform on‑call, after‑hour emergency service.
• Hands‑on repair and maintenance work constitutes the majority of time and duties.

Pay

Pay range: $24 – $26 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Schedule includes periodic flexible hours, on‑call after‑hour emergency service, and required travel by plane and automobile between properties.