Maintenance Technician I

Balfour Beatty Communities • Fort Stewart, GA

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About The Position

Balfour Beatty Communities is dedicated to delivering quality communities and exceptional living experiences through a culture of care for residents, partners, communities, and employees. The Maintenance Technician I helps maintain the overall physical condition of the community and provides service to residents. The role diagnoses maintenance issues, makes repairs, and ensures resident service requests and other community maintenance are completed in a timely manner.

This position is part of the Maintenance Technician Job Family, which establishes levels and responsibilities for maintenance roles and includes training plans to support employee growth. The listed levels are Maintenance Trainee, Maintenance Technician I, Maintenance Technician II, and Maintenance Technician III.

The technician provides general property maintenance support, including work on HVAC, mechanical, electrical, utility, and lighting systems, and performs inspections and repairs. The position also supports company safety and environmental policies and procedures, resident satisfaction, and 24/7 maintenance coverage through a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of maintenance experience.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of at least one of the following disciplines: electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
• Ability to repair resident homes to company standards within time limits.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Obtain certifications relevant to the region, such as EPA 608, boiler, plumbing, electrical, or appliance repair certifications, within 9 months of employment or promotion.
• Complete required training courses within one year of hire or promotion.
• Valid state-issued driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to regularly use hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, and office equipment; frequently stand, reach, climb ladders, balance, and stoop; sit and stand for clerical work; and regularly lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50–75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance support to maintain the property and its orderliness.
• Inspect and repair HVAC, mechanical, electrical, utility, and lighting systems.
• Execute company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Respond to residents professionally and consistently to support resident satisfaction.
• Complete resident service requests and other community maintenance in a timely manner and to company standards.
• Work a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24/7 maintenance coverage.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses.
• Medical and dental insurance beginning the first of the month following employment.
• Health, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off, including sick days, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days.
• Two volunteer days per year.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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