Residential Handyperson (Maintenance Technician)

Residential Handyperson (Maintenance Technician)

Full-Time

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 14,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 500 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary

We are looking for a hands-on maintenance technician with residential building maintenance experience to support the day-to-day operations of a large community in District Heights. 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 with older building infrastructure 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

Location

District Heights, MD 20747

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• 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 maintenance team 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

Own tools required for general handyperson tasks

Pay Range

$20.50 - $22.50 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

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.