Apartment Maintenance Technician - The Elm

Apartment Maintenance Technician - The Elm

AIR Communities is hiring an Apartment Maintenance Technician for The Elm in Bethesda, Maryland.

In this role, you'll help deliver an exceptional resident experience by maintaining apartment homes, completing service requests, and preparing apartments for new residents. You'll use industry-leading maintenance technology, work alongside a supportive team, and apply your technical skills across multiple trades to solve problems that directly impact residents every day.

This is an opportunity for a maintenance professional who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in quality repairs, and wants to grow with an organization that invests in training, development, and internal career advancement.

What We Offer

• Expected hourly rate of $25-$27 per hour. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• Monthly Customer Satisfaction Bonus of up to $250 per month
• 50% Rent Discount at any AIR Community, including the option to live onsite or at a nearby AIR community
• Career Growth Opportunities, including training, development programs, and a commitment to promoting from within whenever possible
• Comprehensive benefits package available to eligible team members

How We Support You

• Industry-leading maintenance technology that helps prioritize work and improve efficiency
• Fully stocked and organized maintenance shops designed to help you resolve issues quickly (availability varies by community)
• Supportive leaders and teammates who value collaboration and professional development
• Ascend, AIR's maintenance development program, which provides customized learning opportunities aligned with your career goals

What You Will Do

• Deliver exceptional service to residents and support fellow team members
• Complete apartment turns using AIR's established processes to create move-in-ready homes for new residents
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building systems and apartment components, including plumbing, basic electrical systems, HVAC equipment, appliances, and related maintenance items
• Complete resident service requests accurately, efficiently, and professionally
• Provide functional or technical guidance to other Maintenance Technicians when needed and help support their skill development
• Assist with vendor quality management and move-in/move-out inspections as assigned
• Adapt to changing community needs, seasonal priorities, and varying maintenance requirements

Qualifications

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented problem solver who takes pride in completing repairs correctly the first time
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service during every resident interaction
• Comfortable using technology to improve efficiency and serve residents effectively
• Able to perform successfully in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of workmanship
• A dependable team player who contributes to the success of the maintenance team

What You Have

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably within apartment, facilities, building maintenance, or related environments
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least two technical trades, such as plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, HVAC, carpentry, or related disciplines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, seasonal workload fluctuations, and on-call rotations of at least one week per month
• Reliable transportation for responding to emergency service requests while on call
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work, including moving equipment and machinery as required
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 50% rent discount available at any AIR Community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply).
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 9/21/26. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.