Maintenance Technician- The Cottages at Old Monrovia

About the role

The Cottages at Old Monrovia Apartments in Huntsville, AL is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to maintain the physical integrity of the community, ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role involves general repairs to apartments and common areas, vacant apartment preparation, emergency repairs, landscaping, record keeping, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with residents on pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Keep the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, and work in progress.
• Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as raking, sweeping, shoveling, and salting as circumstances warrant.
• Change locks and keys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent maintenance-related fieldwork.
• Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management.
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Applicants must furnish their own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• HVAC certified and CPO certified preferred.
• Applicant must have a CFC/EPA approved certification (or be willing to obtain within 45 days of hire).
• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) preferred; must be willing to obtain the CAMT if requested by management.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders and stairs, walking between buildings and on roofs, stooping, kneeling, bending, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to all OSHA guidelines.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
• Must have the ability to travel to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.

Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Significant apartment rental discounts for staff.
• Nine paid holidays and three floating holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $24–$26.

Schedule

40+ hours per week; evenings, weekends, and on-call hours are required as circumstances warrant.