CMA Maintenance Technician

Associa • Fort Walton Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CMA Maintenance Technician performs cleaning, organizing, housekeeping, and basic maintenance for the buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds of the community. The role provides customer service to homeowners, residents, and staff and reports to the Property Manager and Board of Directors. This is a full-time, hourly, onsite position in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, paying $19 to $22 per hour depending on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday and may include weekends and holidays.

The technician cares for and maintains the community’s buildings and grounds, monitors contractors for compliance with building policies and instructions, and conducts daily exterior inspections to identify maintenance, janitorial, or landscaping needs. The role includes minor repairs, reporting major damage, maintaining Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) records, complying with safety requirements, and completing other tasks as requested.

Work alternates between indoor, climate-controlled spaces and outdoor areas with variable conditions. The position involves physical activity, including lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more, and may require climbing stairs and working in small or confined spaces. Employees must remain attentive to safety and environmental conditions and may not work in residential units without authorization and Board approval, except in emergencies.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in general grounds or building maintenance; the posting specifies a minimum of 1–3 years.
• General knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, drywall, mechanical, carpentry, or other relevant maintenance skills.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment related to facility maintenance.
• Responsible, honest, and reliable, with the ability to attend work regularly.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Able to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Able to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing, with corrective lenses if needed.
• Able to speak English clearly and communicate with people of varying education and capabilities, including by telephone.
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, push, shove, lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; the environmental requirements also mention objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in varying climate and lighting conditions, including in small or confined spaces for extended periods.
• Able to use finger dexterity for typing or using a keyboard.
• Able to manage multiple assignments amid frequent interruptions, changes, and delays while remaining focused and working effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully.
• Able to remain alert to working conditions and safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must obtain authorization and Board approval before working in residential units, except in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Technical background from university or vocational sources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to homeowners, residents, and staff.
• Care for and maintain the buildings and grounds throughout the community.
• Monitor building- or resident-hired contractors to ensure they follow building policies, permitted vendor hours, and instructions from the Board of Directors, Architectural Committee, or Property Manager.
• Walk around the facility exterior daily to identify conditions needing attention, including janitorial, maintenance, and landscaping needs.
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs, such as replacing broken switches, repairing door handles, and replacing lightbulbs.
• Report major damage to management and oversee repairs when requested.
• Perform occasional seasonal tasks, such as shoveling snow from sidewalks.
• Comply with safety procedures and requirements.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) records for materials used on the property.
• Complete other tasks as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Total Rewards Program.
• Employee perks and discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED