Maintenance Technician - 50% Rent Discount (Bi-lingual/Spanish Speaking)
About The Position
AIR Communities is hiring a bilingual Maintenance Technician for an apartment community in Atlanta, Georgia. The role supports day-to-day community operations by keeping the property safe, comfortable, and well maintained, while providing excellent service to residents. The technician prepares apartments for new residents, responds to service requests and maintenance emergencies, and communicates with residents in both English and Spanish. The position involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing components in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, and other building systems. It also includes maintaining organized, well-stocked maintenance shops; supporting vendor quality management and move-out inspections; helping train other maintenance team members; and using digital technology to prioritize work. Responsibilities may adapt to individual skills, community needs, mechanical systems, and seasonal demands.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of hands-on maintenance experience, preferably in a facilities or building environment.
- Competence in at least two trades, such as plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, HVAC, or carpentry.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, extended workweeks, and on-call shifts for at least one week per month.
- Reliable transportation to respond to emergency service requests while on call.
- Physical ability and willingness to move equipment and heavy machinery safely.
- Valid driver's license.
- Comfort and competence with technology systems and digital tools.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional service to residents and collaborate supportively with team members.
- Complete apartment turns efficiently and thoroughly to prepare for new residents.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, or replace plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and other building-system components.
- Respond promptly to resident service requests and emergency maintenance calls.
- Communicate effectively with residents in English and Spanish about maintenance issues and solutions.
- Keep maintenance shops organized and well stocked to improve response times and efficiency.
- Assist with vendor quality management and conduct move-out inspections as needed.
- Support the development and training of other maintenance team members by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
- Adapt responsibilities to individual skills, community needs, mechanical systems, and seasonal demands.
- Use technology platforms to prioritize tasks and serve residents efficiently.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- HSA/FSA plans.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- 50% rent discount at any AIR Community, subject to application requirements and exclusions.
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
- Tuition assistance and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
- 15 hours of paid community service time annually.
- Commuter benefits.
- Pet insurance.
- Consumer discounts on various products and services.
- Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
