Field Technician Community

American Homes 4 Rent • Seattle, WA

6d

About The Position

The Field Technician Community (FTC) facilitates and expedites tenant turns and performs occupied-home maintenance, including repairs, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance at AMH properties while maintaining Company property quality standards. Each technician is assigned a portfolio of primary responsibility covering designated single-family homes, primarily within AMH communities. The role also includes inspecting and helping maintain common areas, amenities, and amenity buildings in the assigned territory.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in residential/property maintenance or a related field, or five years of experience in lieu of education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• HVAC experience and Universal EPA Certification or HVAC Type II Certification.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools and power tools, such as a cordless drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, and pressure washer.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards and occupational hazards.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to climb ladders for tasks such as gutter cleaning and tree trimming.
• Proficiency with equipment such as wrenches, claw hammer, band cutters, wire strippers, breaker bar, and clamps.
• Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds to waist height, 50 pounds to shoulder height, and 20 pounds above the head.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Familiarity with FieldOne, CRM systems, and Apple iPad.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled home repairs and preventive maintenance during property visits.
• Address landlord-responsible maintenance issues reported by residents in occupied homes.
• Conduct move-out inspections, manage tenant turns, and monitor contractor work for compliance with timelines, costs, and quality standards.
• Inspect and maintain community amenities and buildings, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Order supplies and consumables for assigned sites.
• Service HVAC systems, including tune-ups, leak detection, capacitor replacement, fan motor repairs, and efficiency testing.
• Complete repairs on community assets under the supervision of the New Development Portfolio Manager (NDPM).
• Inspect homes and community areas, document maintenance needs, and report lease violations.
• Support move-out processes, including key exchanges, property condition assessments, and cost estimates for security deposit reconciliation.
• Verify contractor work quality and ensure punch list items are completed promptly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance participation opportunities.
• Flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts.
• Dependent savings accounts.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off accrual of 0.0577 hours per hour worked, up to 120 hours per year.
• Eligible for quarterly bonus payments.

What This Job Offers

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