Field Technician Community

AMH • Charleston, SC

4d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Technician Community (FTC) facilitates and expedites tenant turns and occupied-home maintenance at AMH properties. The role performs repairs, troubleshooting, installations, and maintenance while ensuring company property quality standards are met. Each technician is assigned a portfolio of single-family homes within a designated territory, primarily consisting of AMH communities. The technician also inspects and helps maintain common areas and community assets, including amenities and amenity buildings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• At least two years of experience in residential/property maintenance or a related field; alternatively, five years of experience in lieu of education is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• HVAC experience and Universal EPA Certification or HVAC Type II Certification required.
• 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.
• Physical capability to lift or carry 50 pounds to waist height, 50 pounds to shoulder height, and 20 pounds above the head.

Nice To Haves

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

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED