Maintenance Technician | Camden Highlands Ridge/Lincoln Station

Maintenance Technician

Are you customer focused, have a passion for people and like to have fun? Our Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance service requests for the community. They are customer focused and team players who take pride in the work they perform which may also include make-readies, groundskeeping, pool maintenance and preventative maintenance, etc. Camden Maintenance Technicians are experts in customer service who are able to understand and anticipate our customers' needs to create exceptional experiences.

Essential Functions:

• Respond to and complete service requests in a timely manner
• Coordinate with the maintenance supervisor and team to prioritize tasks throughout the day
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, guests, and vendors
• Identify any issues regarding safety, hazardous conditions or maintenance needs in the community and correct them or report them to the maintenance supervisor
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within the community
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in, including completing any necessary repairs or replacements
• Ensure upkeep of community appearance by replacing lightbulbs, removing trash and litter, painting and performing repairs
• Accurately complete records in Onesite regarding service requests, preventative maintenance, and make-ready of vacant apartments
• Perform electrical and plumbing work as required
• Assist with groundskeeping, pool maintenance, housekeeping, distribution of notices, apartment inspections, and other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Six months of maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry
• High School Diploma preferred; certification from an accredited trade school highly desired
• EPA Type I, Type II or Universal certification strongly preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of technical skills as it relates to apartment maintenance
• Handle tile work, carpentry repairs and all facets of the make ready process
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical and all other systems at the community
• Must have dependable transportation to/from work and be able to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule. A valid driver's license is required for employees who work at communities utilizing Low Speed Vehicles.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required

And Here's the Fine Print HR Wants You to Know:

• Will be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (light to heavy weight material/appliances/equipment up to 50 lbs.), climbing ladders/stairs, and walking on rooftops.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small-motorized equipment (i.e., repetitive hand/wrist, griping and elbow motion).
• Must have normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination and depth perception for proper operation of machines and equipment.
• Must be able to complete tasks wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., goggles, masks, gloves, etc.).
• Must be able to read and write in English at intermediate level to read diagrams, meters, instructions, etc.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and plans.
• Deals with standardized situations with occasional or no deviations from standard procedures.
• Requires public contact and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Will be exposed on a regular basis to outdoor environment (i.e., heat, cold, damp, rain, etc.). Will also have light to moderate exposure to injuries (i.e., chemicals, electrical, machinery, tools, lifting, etc.).
• Will be exposed to some low-level noise when using power tools.
• Hazards can be minimized with proper lifting techniques, SDS and general safety training, and wearing of proper safety equipment.
• Attendance and punctuality is essential for success in this position
• Contact your HR team for the position's Physical Demands Analysis

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Camden may add or change responsibilities in order to meet business and organizational needs. Employees must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The pay range for this role is $23 to $25 hourly. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the salary range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and travel requirements.

Other compensation for non-manager roles may include eligibility for leasing incentives and a discretionary annual bonus that is determined by various factors, such as individual contribution and community performance, in addition to regular pay. Additionally, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime and Maintenance Supervisors may be eligible for a discretionary quarterly bonus based on individual contribution, community performance, and other factors to be determined by the company.

Other compensation for manager roles may include eligibility for new move-in leasing incentives and discretionary quarterly bonus, annual bonus, and restricted share award based on individual contribution, community performance, and other factors to be determined by the company, in addition to annual salary.

Camden offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) and employee share purchase plan. Eligibility for benefits varies by full-time, part-time, or temporary status. To learn more about our awesome Benefits, for which you are eligible, visit Camden Benefits.

You can apply for this role through our Careers page. The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 5/28/2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.