Maintenance Technician - Full Time - Brentwood Estates and Jefferson Estates, Brownsville, TN
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance duties for residential units and grounds, including basic plumbing, electrical work, painting, appliance repairs, cleaning, and preparing units for inspection and new occupancy. The role assesses and repairs property conditions and provides service to residents. The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The position also supports the Site Manager with move-in and move-out inspections, regulatory inspections, and make-ready procedures for vacant units. It includes scheduled equipment maintenance, periodic inspections of units and common areas, related repairs and janitorial duties, and maintaining accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, renovations, inventories, and purchase orders. The technician must follow OSHA, Fair Housing, ADA, and company safety requirements and interact professionally with residents, visitors, contractors, and the property management team.
Requirements
- High school diploma and/or vocational school certificate preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to bend, lift, climb stairs or ladders, operate hand tools, and write 66% to 100% of the time.
- Ability to read, speak, and comprehend work-order instructions and safety regulations.
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including electrical and heating systems.
- Willingness to assist in areas outside maintenance when needed.
- Personable and trustworthy, with the ability to work well with residents and coworkers and work safely.
- Strong attention to detail in reporting.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
- Perform light plumbing work, including clearing clogs and replacing fittings.
- Perform carpentry and painting, including fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing or building shelves, and interior or exterior painting.
- Replace damaged or broken glass, tile, carpet, window screens or blinds, garbage disposals, light fixtures, appliances, locks, and other items.
- Immediately report maintenance and resident concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Respond to work orders, resident requests, and concerns within 24 hours when possible.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records of preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment renovations, inventories, and purchase orders.
- Assist the Site Manager with move-in and move-out inspections, regulatory inspections, and make-ready procedures for vacant units.
- Identify water and gas meter cut-offs, unit fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs.
- Perform scheduled equipment maintenance according to manufacturers’ operating manuals.
- Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas and perform repairs or janitorial duties as needed.
- Ensure storage areas and other entrances are locked and adequately lit.
- Attend or participate in required training and comply with OSHA, Fair Housing, ADA, and company safety policies and procedures.
- Interact effectively, promptly, and professionally with residents, visitors, contractors, and the property management team.
- Track maintenance equipment and material usage when required.
- Perform additional duties upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
