Maintenance Technician | Camden Music Row/Gulch

Job Summary

Are you customer focused, have a passion for people and like to have fun? Our Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance service requests for the community. They are customer‑focused team players who take pride in the work they perform, which may also include make‑readies, groundskeeping, pool maintenance and preventative maintenance. Camden Maintenance Technicians are experts in customer service who understand and anticipate our customers’ needs to create exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and complete service requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the maintenance supervisor and team to prioritize tasks throughout the day.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, guests, and vendors.
• Identify safety, hazardous conditions, or maintenance needs in the community and correct them or report them to the maintenance supervisor.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within the community.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move‑in, including completing any necessary repairs or replacements.
• Ensure upkeep of community appearance by replacing lightbulbs, removing trash and litter, painting, and performing repairs.
• Accurately complete records in Onesite regarding service requests, preventative maintenance, and make‑ready of vacant apartments.
• Perform electrical and plumbing work as required.
• Assist with groundskeeping, pool maintenance, housekeeping, distribution of notices, apartment inspections, and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry.
• High School Diploma preferred; certification from an accredited trade school highly desired.
• EPA Type I, Type II, or Universal certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills related to apartment maintenance.
• Ability to handle tile work, carpentry repairs, and all facets of the make‑ready process.
• Capability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other systems at the community.
• Dependable transportation to/from work and ability to accommodate a rotating on‑call schedule.
• Valid driver’s license required for communities utilizing Low Speed Vehicles.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Physical Demands

• Intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (light to heavy material/equipment up to 50 lb.), climbing ladders/stairs, and walking on rooftops.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate small‑motorized equipment (repetitive hand/wrist, gripping, and elbow motion).
• Normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination, and depth perception for proper operation of machines and equipment.
• Use of appropriate safety equipment (goggles, masks, gloves, etc.) while performing tasks.
• Intermediate reading and writing ability in English to interpret diagrams, meters, and instructions.
• Application of common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions and plans.
• Standardized situations with occasional or no deviations from procedures.
• Public contact and excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Regular exposure to outdoor environments (heat, cold, damp, rain, etc.).
• Light to moderate exposure to injuries (chemicals, electrical, machinery, tools, lifting, etc.).
• Low‑level noise exposure when using power tools.
• Hazards minimized through proper lifting techniques, SDS and safety training, and wearing proper safety equipment.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential for success in this position.

Schedule

• Rotating on‑call schedule required.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Benefits

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