Apartment Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Columbia, South Carolina Position: Apartment Maintenance Technician (Full‑time). Responsibilities include performing make‑readies, handling work orders, grounds maintenance, and on‑call duty. Compensation and Bonuses Hourly pay: $22–$24 (bi‑weekly) Quarterly maintenance bonus up to $750 On‑call bonus: $100; $50 for on‑call on a holiday Potential additional bonuses up to $3,000 annually Benefits 80 hours paid time off in year one; 120 hours in years 2‑4; 160 hours in 5+ years Paid holidays & birthday/anniversary holidays 401(k) with 3% annual match Medical, dental, vision insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) Life and disability insurance Tool reimbursement up to $500/year (half available after 6 months) Boot and pant reimbursement program 20% off rent at any Monarch community Yearly anniversary gifts Schedule Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; on‑call 1 time every 3 weeks. Responsibilities Complete work orders promptly based on priority. Perform make‑ready/turning units between tenants. Paint and stain interior and exterior surfaces. Implement and adapt preventative maintenance program. Handle exterior structural maintenance as needed. Manage coverage of a 24/7 emergency cell phone. Snow removal (when applicable). Pool maintenance (when applicable). Housing inspection experience preferred. Experience and Qualifications Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience, including 6+ months in apartment maintenance. Experience with drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing (copper pipe preferred), and electrical basics. HVAC experience with EPA certification. Pool experience with CPO certification (preferred). Basic knowledge of water heaters (electric and gas). Strong customer‑service skills. Basic safety training or willingness to complete training within 30 days. Valid driver’s license. A maintenance skills assessment will be conducted during the interview process. Pre‑employment screenings, including a criminal background check and drug screening, are required. A physical demonstration of job duties will be required during the interview. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr