Maintenance Technician in Fort Myers, FL

About the Role

This is an on-site role, reporting from one of The Collier Companies’ community offices in Fort Myers, FL. As a Maintenance Technician, you will support the Maintenance Team in ensuring that the physical aspects of the property meet The Collier Company’s established standards. The Maintenance Technician is an expert at troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, and making solutions with a customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Repairs in areas such as HVAC (if certified), electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, drywall, exterior structural, and appliance

Qualifications

• Universal EPA certification is a plus
• Experience as a maintenance technician for at least 1 year preferred
• Strong work ethic and an eager-to-learn attitude
• Apartment housing experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of appliances, plumbing, and HVAC
• Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented to complete work orders
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights/weekends and emergency-on-call rotation
• Proven track record of excellent customer service
• Must have basic tools and be able to pass a basic maintenance test
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid in-state driver’s license

This is a full-time position that consists of emergency on-call commitment. Overtime commitment in the Summer/Fall turn season.

Benefits

• The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income
• Up to 24 days off during your first year with an annual increase
• Stylish TCC logo attire provided
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group and supplemental life insurance policy options
• Healthcare reimbursement account and legal services insurance
• Career growth opportunities
• Industry education opportunities

Our Culture

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. Our team is highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building strong relationships with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.

At The Collier Companies, we recognize team members for being the foundation of our success, aligning with our internal mission statement: PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES. Our external mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.

• We are good stewards to each other, believe in collaboration, and support one another to achieve our missions.
• We pride ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, written by Stephen Covey.
• Team members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) and to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are both E&E (Efficient & Effective), implemented via IIT (I Intend To ____).
• We are committed to ongoing learning—sponsoring book clubs, training, and mentorship to support professional and personal growth.
• We have an internal learning program called Collier College, based on the structure and teachings from the Nathan Collier Master of Science in Real Estate program at the University of Florida.

Growth: We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a fire in the belly and hold the torch with a burning sense of urgency.

Stability: We bring stability into the marketplace and to our residents with a long-term hold strategy, benefiting our human capital, finances, and customer experience.

Rooted: We are privately owned and have been in business since the 1970s. We currently own and manage over 12,000 apartment homes and are pacing over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.

At The Collier Companies, it is all about people. Our residents depend on us to be observant, interested in their lives, and quick to respond to their needs. We enjoy working with them and with each other. Every day is different: rewarding, challenging, and fun. When someone lives in one of our communities, they entrust us with providing their home—something fundamental to their emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being—and we consider that both a wonderful honor and a significant duty that we are passionate about.