Apartment Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and EPA-certified Maintenance Technician to join an apartment community’s maintenance team. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, excellent customer service, and hands-on experience in all areas of apartment maintenance. This role supports daily maintenance operations, ensures timely completion of work orders, and contributes to maintaining the overall quality and safety of the property.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform daily service requests/work orders including plumbing, electrical, HVAC troubleshooting, appliance repair, carpentry, and general maintenance

• Diagnose and repair issues in occupied units and vacant units

• Complete make-ready tasks to ensure units are move-in ready

• Conduct HVAC system troubleshooting and repair within EPA guidelines

• Install, repair, and maintain appliances, lighting fixtures, locks, doors, garbage disposals, water heaters, and other apartment components

Preventative Maintenance

• Perform seasonal and preventative maintenance on HVAC units, appliances, and building systems

• Identify potential issues and address them before they become major repairs

• Maintain maintenance logs, service request systems, and inventory

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies

• Ensure chemical handling, refrigerants, and equipment use comply with safety requirements

• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop

Customer Service

• Provide professional and courteous communication with residents, staff, and vendors

• Respond to emergency/on-call needs when scheduled

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and property management team

Qualifications & Requirements

• EPA Certification required (Type I or II)

• 1–3+ years of multifamily/apartment maintenance experience preferred

• Strong technical skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, and general maintenance

• Ability to troubleshoot independently

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varying weather conditions

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• CAMT certification (optional)

• Experience with work order systems (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, etc.)

• Strong unit turn/make-ready experience