Residential Handyperson (Maintenance Technician) - $21+/hr

Handyperson

Title - Residential Handyperson (Maintenance Technician) - $21+/hr

Full-Time/Part-Time - Full-Time

Location - Kingsport, TN 37660

Summary: We are looking for a hands-on Handyperson with residential building maintenance experience to support the day-to-day operations of a 175-unit community in Kingsport. This is an active, on-your-feet role - you'll be handling work orders in occupied apartments, completing unit turns, and helping maintain the overall condition of the property. You should be comfortable troubleshooting issues, working independently, and interacting directly with residents. As this is an affordable housing community, you may be working in older buildings and handling multiple service requests throughout the day. You'll also be interacting with residents from a variety of backgrounds, so being professional, reliable, and solutions-focused is important in this role.

Classification: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime); Non-Union

Essential functions/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs routine maintenance work and makes repairs to properties as needed, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and basic electrical work
• Handles work orders in occupied apartments and follows through to completion
• Works closely with Property Manager and Superintendent to prioritize and complete tasks
• Coordinates with tenants to schedule access to apartments and complete repairs
• Efficiently manages incoming service requests
• Performs unit turns and light renovation work as needed
• Repair of walkways, exteriors, and common areas
• Tracks time and logs activities and the work completed for each job
• Participates in on-call rotations with the Superintendent to respond to after-hours issues (additional compensation provided)
• Performs high-quality work with attention to detail and a focus on safety

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience with a successful track record as a maintenance technician or handyperson
• Experience working in residential or apartment settings preferred
• Experienced and knowledgeable in construction and maintenance
• Able to handle a wide variety of repairs (including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in occupied units and interacting with residents
• Good communication skills to communicate with tenants and other staff effectively
• Comfortable using e-mail, text messages, and mobile apps for business purposes
• Valid driver's license
• Own tools required for general handyperson tasks

Pay Range: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• Bonus Eligible
• 401(K) available plus company match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PBG