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 Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of apartment buildings assigned to them, which may consist of multiple locations and building types. The Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that their assigned apartment buildings are maintained to the highest standards of excellence, both set by our company and the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative work each morning (30 minutes) as assigned by the PM 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”.
• Maintain communication and compliance with PMs, MSs, RPMs, RMMs, and the Property Support Center.
• 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.
• Meet performance metrics: property inspection results consistently excellent; work orders and units consistently on time; preventive maintenance done professionally and on time; customer satisfaction surveys consistently perfect.
• Provide on‑call, after‑hour emergency service as required.
• Perform hands‑on repair and maintenance work, which constitutes the majority of time and duties.
• Receive undisturbed computer time from supervisor for administrative tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED; technical training certifications a plus.
• One year of property maintenance responsibilities or similar experience.
• Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and ability to travel between properties.
• Obtain company‑provided EPA certification within six months of employment (provided by Pennrose Management Company).
• Ability to climb stairs, take elevators, bend, squat, reach overhead, and meet standard mobility and lifting requirements for property maintenance tasks.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work periodic flexible hours.
• Ability to travel by plane and automobile.
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods.

Pay

Pay range $23 - $25/hour depending on experience.

Schedule

Ability to work periodic flexible hours; on‑call, after‑hour emergency service required.