Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician assists the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager in performing all aspects of property upkeep, including corrective, preventative, routine, emergency, and cosmetic repairs. Duties include responding to resident and management work orders, executing make‑ready processes, maintaining the exterior grounds and swimming pool, conducting daily inspections for safety hazards, and keeping the maintenance shop organized while following OSHA and Asset Living policies. • Perform corrective, preventative, routine, emergency, and cosmetic maintenance on community common areas, buildings, and units. • Respond promptly to resident and management work orders and service requests. • Manage make‑ready processes and coordinate unit turnover events. • Conduct daily exterior clean‑up, grounds upkeep, and swimming pool maintenance with accurate chemical logging. • Inspect properties daily to identify and correct hazardous conditions and maintain OSHA compliance. • Maintain an organized, stocked maintenance shop and support hazard communication and safety programs. • Keep detailed records of service requests, preventative maintenance, EPA/OSHA standards, and make‑ready status. • Provide excellent customer service, monitor response times, and enforce community policies. • Participate in on‑call emergency coverage and additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸preventative maintenance
• ▸work orders
• ▸make‑ready
• ▸pool maintenance
• ▸safety inspections
• ▸shop organization

What You Bring

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and an understanding of Fair Housing and OSHA requirements. The role demands physical ability to lift and move objects over 100 lb, work at heights, use power tools, and operate vehicles or golf carts, as well as reliable transportation for on‑call emergencies. • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and knowledge of Fair Housing and OSHA regulations. • Ability to lift/move objects over 100 lb, work at heights, use power tools, and operate vehicles or golf carts. • Reliable transportation for emergency on‑call duties.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸computer
• ▸fair housing
• ▸osha
• ▸power tools
• ▸transportation

Benefits

The Maintenance Technician role supports an affordable housing community, with a preference for candidates who have tax credit or affordable‑housing maintenance experience. Asset Living is a third‑party property management firm founded in 1986, managing a diverse portfolio that includes multifamily, single‑family rentals, affordable housing, build‑to‑rent, active‑adult and student housing across the United States. Asset Living’s culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and growth, guided by the motto “Together We Lead, Together We Succeed.” The company has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranks among NMHC’s top 50 professionals, reflecting its commitment to a supportive workplace and industry excellence. Compensation ranges from $20 to $23 per hour and includes a comprehensive total rewards package with medical, dental, vision, life, accidental and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid sick days, company holidays, and performance‑based bonuses. The job description outlines expected duties but may be modified at any time, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. • Receive $20‑$23 per hour salary, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid sick days, holidays, and performance bonuses.

Work Environment

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