Maintenance Technician
About The Position
We are hiring a Maintenance Technician to be part of building something — not just maintaining it. Fountains at Forestwood is a 39-acre community in the heart of Fort Myers and ownership is making a major investment in this property — millions of dollars going into a complete transformation. Ownership is investing millions to transform the entire property: Full property rebrand from Fountains at Forestwood to 39 Acres, Renovated clubhouse and amenity spaces, Exterior building work across all buildings, Waterfront pond and fountain improvements, Grounds, parking, and common-area upgrades, Top-to-bottom refresh of unit interiors. If you've spent years being the only person on a team holding a property together, this is your chance to step into a community where ownership is putting capital where it matters and where your work will be visible every day.
Requirements
- 2+ years of apartment maintenance experience OR equivalent trades experience (residential construction, facilities, hotel maintenance, commercial property)
- HVAC EPA Section 608 Certification required (Type II or Universal). If you don't have it but want to get it, we'll pay for the certification within your first 60 days.
- Solid working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
- Own basic hand tools
- Reliable transportation and valid Florida driver's license
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen
- Comfortable working outdoors in Florida weather and lifting 50+ lbs
Nice To Haves
- CPO (Certified Pool Operator) is a plus, not required
- CAMT (Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians) is a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Respond to and complete resident work orders: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, drywall, paint touch-ups, lock repairs, and general unit maintenance
- Complete unit turns to make-ready standard
- Preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, water heaters, and common-area equipment
- Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units; perform regular filter changes, coil cleaning, and system checks
- Minor to moderate plumbing: leak repairs, clog removal, fixture replacement
- Minor electrical: light fixtures, switches, outlets, and related work
- Work alongside our renovation team on property-wide upgrade projects
- Pool and common-area mechanical maintenance
- Paid on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety protocols
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $22–$28/hr based on experience and certifications
- Paid on-call rotation
- Paid time off and holidays
- HVAC certification reimbursement if you don't already have it
- Tool allowance program
- Steady, year-round work — not seasonal
- A property in active transformation, not stagnation
- Direct access to ownership and a clear advancement path
- Full participation in a community on its way up
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
