Roving Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:

The Roving Maintenance Technician provides maintenance support across multiple properties within the assigned portfolio, responding to staffing gaps, high-volume work periods, and specialized repair needs. Serves as a flexible, mobile technician who supports property teams to maintain consistent service quality and operational performance across the region.

The ideal candidate is mission-aligned, dependable, skilled in general maintenance, and committed to providing excellent customer service to residents and staff. This role is essential to creating stable, dignified, and well-maintained communities.

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Travel between properties within the assigned region to provide maintenance coverage during staff absences, vacancies, or high workload periods.
• Support unit turns, work orders, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs across multiple communities.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex maintenance issues and provide technical expertise to on-site teams.
• Ensure consistent application of Archway’s maintenance standards, safety protocols, and operating procedures across all supported properties.
• Communicate regularly with Regional Maintenance Managers to prioritize assignments and report on property needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed at each site and ensure timely updates in the work-order system.
• Build positive working relationships with property staff, residents, and vendors at all supported locations.
• Complete work orders efficiently and professionally, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and general building maintenance.
• Perform routine inspections of units, common areas, building systems, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues promptly to ensure resident safety and comfort.
• Assist with HVAC filter changes, smoke detector battery replacements, and other routine tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, storage areas, and equipment.

Unit Turns & Property Readiness

• Prepare vacant units for new residents, including cleaning, painting, repairs, and fixture replacement.
• Ensure unit turns meet quality standards and are completed within required timelines.
• Document completed work and communicate any issues that may delay readiness.

Preventive Maintenance

• Support scheduled preventive maintenance programs across the property.
• Identify potential issues early and report them to the Maintenance Lead or Regional Manager.
• Maintain accurate logs of completed preventive maintenance tasks.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA safety standards and Archway safety protocols at all times.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain safe working conditions.
• Report safety hazards, building concerns, or equipment failures immediately.
• Support compliance with HUD, LIHTC, ADA, and local building requirements as needed.

Customer Service

• Interact with residents in a respectful, professional, and service-oriented manner.
• Communicate effectively with property management, maintenance leads, and regional teams.
• Support vendor coordination and monitor contractor work when assigned.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and cross-department collaboration.

Emergency Response

• Respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies on a rotating on-call schedule.
• Address urgent issues such as leaks, electrical hazards, or safety concerns promptly.

Team Collaboration

Performs other related duties as assigned to support team objectives and organizational needs.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

• The physical demands and work conditions described here represent those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the ADA, ADAAA, and applicable state and local laws.

Physical Demands

• Frequent travel between properties within the assigned region; must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to adapt to different property layouts, building systems.
• Flexibility to adjust daily assignments based on operational needs across the portfolio.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and move throughout multi-story affordable housing communities for extended periods.
• Regularly required to climb stairs, access rooftops, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and areas not accessible by elevator.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and working in confined or elevated spaces.
• Ability to visually inspect maintenance work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel between multiple properties in the Denver Metro Area.

Safety & Regulatory Environment

• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and mechanical equipment.
• Required use of PPE when conditions warrant.
• Ability to identify and report safety hazards or non-compliant contractor practices

Benefits

Archway Communities offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health and dental insurance with up to 80% employer contribution
• Fully paid vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% non-elective employer contribution
• 13 paid holidays annually, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave
• Offer CO FAMLI

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Archway Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We value diversity and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Compliance

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and amendments, Archway Communities provides the following information:

• Compensation Range: The salary range for this position begins at $ .
• Determining Factors: Final compensation is based on experience, education, skills, internal equity, and organizational budget.
• Career Progression: This position is part of the Property Operations job family. Potential career paths include other leadership roles depending on organizational needs and performance.

ADA Compliance Statement

Archway Communities complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and all applicable state and local accessibility laws. Applicants or employees who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process or perform essential job functions are encouraged to contact Human Resources. All accommodation requests are evaluated individually and confidentially.

Requirements:

Required Skills & Attributes

• Customer Service
• Budgeting experience
• Must be able to use computer software
• Attention to detail.
• Mission-driven, collaborative, and committed to resident service.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in residential maintenance, facilities management, or building operations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of major building systems (HVAC, boilers, electrical, plumbing, elevators, roofs, foundations).
• Experience working in affordable housing or regulated environments is a plus.
• Understand operation of basic maintenance tools.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.