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.