Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Role
The Maintenance Technician is the front line of unit and property conditions across our Saint Petersburg portfolio. Your job is to close work orders quickly, troubleshoot problems before they escalate, and keep our buildings running so residents have a reason to renew. You'll travel between properties daily, work directly with residents, and coordinate with Property Managers on larger repairs.

• Reports To: Site Manager
• Location: Onsite – Pinellas Park, FL (Field-based across Pinellas portfolio)
• Schedule: Full-Time 
• Travel: Required across 4-20 property sites

Responsibilities 

• Complete general repairs — drywall, carpentry, fixtures, hardware
• Handle light plumbing — faucets, toilets, drains, valves, supply lines
• Handle light electrical — switches, outlets, fixtures, breakers
• Handle light HVAC — filter changes, thermostat replacement, condensate lines, minor diagnostics
• Communicate directly with residents to schedule, complete, and follow up on work orders
• Use AppFolio (smartphone app) to view assigned work orders, log notes, upload photos, and close out jobs
• Provide daily status updates to the Property Management team
• Travel between properties across the Saint Petersburg portfolio throughout the day
• Make cost-conscious decisions on parts and repairs
• Flag larger repairs or recurring issues to Property Managers with photos and recommendations
• Operate pressure washing equipment for scheduled exterior cleaning

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1+ year of maintenance or trades experience (required)
• Working knowledge of light plumbing, light electrical, light HVAC, and general repairs
• Comfortably handling physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, or moving tools and equipment up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Experience operating pressure washing equipment preferred
• Comfortable using a smartphone app for work orders, notes, and photos (AppFolio training provided)
• Strong communication skills, residents are your customers
• Reliable transportation (auto allowance available)
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• EPA Section 608 certification preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Schedule & Travel
Full-time, 40 hours/week. Monday–Friday day shift, weekends as needed. Daily travel between properties across the Saint Petersburg portfolio. On-call rotation eligible for after-hours pay.

• Full-Time: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Part-Time: Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM & Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM