Apartment Apprentice Technician - The Hartley

AIR Communities•Atlanta, GA

7d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is hiring an Apartment Apprentice Technician to work at The Hartley. The role supports residents and teammates through apartment turns, resident-requested repairs, and routine maintenance. Technicians use technology and organized maintenance shops to prioritize work and resolve service requests efficiently. Responsibilities may vary with the employee’s skills, community needs, mechanical systems, and season. With general direction, the technician performs basic apartment turns and troubleshoots or repairs items such as plumbing, basic electrical components, HVAC equipment, and appliances. The role may also include providing technical direction or training to other Maintenance Technicians, assisting with vendor quality, and conducting move-in or move-out inspections. The position requires a flexible schedule, including possible evenings, weekends, on-call shifts, and work during seven-day weeks as community needs and seasonality require.

Requirements

At least 1 year of maintenance experience, preferably in a facilities or building environment.
Proficient skills in at least two technical trades, such as plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, HVAC, or carpentry.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, seven-day work weeks depending on community needs and seasonality, and on-call shifts at least one week per month.
Reliable transportation to respond to emergency service requests while on call after hours.
Ability and willingness to move heavy equipment and machinery.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience in a facilities or building environment.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to residents and assistance to team members.
Complete basic apartment turns according to AIR’s process to prepare apartments for incoming residents.
With general direction, complete resident-requested repairs and routine maintenance.
Troubleshoot and repair or replace plumbing, basic electrical components, HVAC equipment, and appliances.
May provide functional or technical direction and training to other Maintenance Technicians and support development of their technical skills.
May assist with managing vendor quality and perform move-in or move-out inspections.

Benefits

Expected hourly rate of $19–$20, based on skills and experience.
Quarterly customer service satisfaction bonuses; technicians may earn up to $250 per month.
50% rent discount at any AIR Community, subject to application and exclusions.
Career growth opportunities, training, and development programs.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
HSA/FSA plans.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
401(k) plan with employer contribution.
Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
Tuition assistance and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
15 hours of paid community service time annually.
Commuter benefits.
Pet insurance.
Consumer discounts on various products and services.
Ongoing professional development and leadership training.