Assistant Maintenance Technician

Assistant Maintenance Technician

Build Your Career While Keeping Communities Running At CAF Management, Assistant Maintenance Technicians are essential to what makes our apartment communities feel like home. From daily service requests to preventive upkeep, you'll support the maintenance team in delivering fast, reliable, and high-quality work for our residents.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in fixing things the right way, and is looking for a long-term career path in property management. Many of our Lead Technicians and Maintenance Supervisors began in this roleand grew with us.

What You'll Do

• Respond to service requests in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with apartment turns, repairs, and unit inspections
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical, plumbing, and appliance issues
• Help maintain community grounds, amenities, and common areas
• Work with vendors and maintenance team to complete larger projects
• Ensure all work complies with safety guidelines and company standards
• Maintain tools, equipment, and supply inventory
• Communicate clearly with residents and team members to ensure satisfaction

What You'll Need to Succeed

Required:

• Basic knowledge of apartment maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Availability to work Saturdays (closed Sundays) and participate in on-call rotation as needed
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred:

• Previous experience in apartment, facilities, or building maintenance
• HVAC certification or EPA license (a plus, not required)
• Bilingual abilities

What You'll Get CAF offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industrybecause we believe when we take care of you, you can take care of everything else.

• Commission opportunities based on performance
• 15 Paid Holidays (including CAF Impact Day)
• PTO based on tenure:
• 04 years: 15 days
• 59 years: 20 days
• 1014 years: 25 days
• 15+ years: 30 days
• 3 Flex Days per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision (employee medical starts at $65/month)
• 401(k) with company contributions (after 6 months)
• Paid Parental Leave (10 days)
• 3050% Employee Housing Discount (after 30 days, if applicable)
• Recognition programs and a people-first culture

Physical Requirements This role requires frequent physical activity and mobility around the apartment community. Team members must be able to safely perform the following tasks:

• On your feet: 33% to 100% of the time
• Physical activities (50% to 100%):
• Bend/stoop/squat/kneel (e.g., repairing fixtures, working in tight spaces)
• Climb stairs and ladders (e.g., inspecting units, accessing rooftops or crawl spaces)
• Push/pull, stand, and walk (e.g., moving equipment, transporting tools)
• Reach above shoulders (e.g., changing lights, accessing HVAC units)
• Grasp/grip/turn and use finger dexterity (e.g., using tools, handling parts)
• Lifting/Carrying:
• Over 50 lbs: Rare need (less than 1%)
• 1025 lbs: Occasional need (1% to 33%)
• Under 10 lbs: Frequent need (33% to 100%)

Grow With a Company That Invests in You We believe in growing our people from within. CAF provides the tools, training, and support to help you succeed.

Ready to launch your career and grow with us? Apply now. We're excited to meet motivated individuals who want to grow their career with CAF.