Apartment Maintenance Technician I

Lighthouse Property Management • Nashville, TN

6d

About The Position

The Apartment Maintenance Technician I keeps the community safe, clean, and operational by completing service requests, preventive maintenance, apartment turn work, and repairs. The role includes plumbing, basic electrical work, painting, appliance service, carpentry and fixture repairs, drain clearing, grounds upkeep, and cleaning mechanical and storage areas. The technician documents work accurately, tracks supplies, communicates progress and issues to a supervisor, and follows safety requirements, OSHA standards, Fair Housing laws, and company procedures. The employer provides training toward advancement to Maintenance Tech II and pays for required certification classes and tests. The position may require outdoor work in varied weather, rooftop work, scheduled weekend work, and overtime when needed.

Requirements

• Must be willing to become certified; the employer pays for classes and the test, and the certification remains with the employee.
• Must be willing to become CPO certified; the employer pays for classes and the test, and the certification remains with the employee.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfort using hand tools, power tools, paint equipment, ladders, and safety gear.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Availability to work scheduled hours, weekends, and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily service requests, punch outs, cut outs, and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot appliances and help turn vacant apartments into move-in-ready homes.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including fixing leaks, clearing drains, and replacing faucets, hoses, and minor lines.
• Perform basic electrical repairs involving outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, and circuits.
• Paint and prepare walls, doors, floors, appliances, roofs, and equipment using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
• Repair and maintain doors, cabinets, countertops, molding, caulking, blinds, and window screens.
• Service stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers.
• Clear drains and sewer lines up to four inches.
• Remove bulk trash and abandoned items, including appliances.
• Perform minor drywall repairs, stair tread repairs, and cove base work.
• Maintain grounds by picking up trash, sweeping dumpster areas, and caring for landscaping beds.
• Clean and inspect mechanical rooms and storage areas.
• Assist with rodent control and snow removal when applicable.
• Safely use ladders and perform rooftop work when required.
• Track inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Complete work orders and job documentation accurately.
• Communicate progress and issues with the supervisor.
• Follow OSHA, Fair Housing laws, safety rules, and company SOPs.
• Maintain a professional appearance on and off the property.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Accident and hospital insurance.
• 401(k).
• Vacation and sick time.
• Company-paid holidays, with about 23 paid days off in the first year.
• Eligible for monthly property bonuses.
• Eligible for a year-end bonus.
• Employer-paid certification classes and tests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed