Apartment Maintenance Technician - Amara Metrowest

AIR Communities•Orlando, FL

4d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is hiring an onsite Maintenance Technician at Amara Metrowest, an apartment community in Orlando, Florida. The technician provides resident service and support to team members, prepares apartments for new residents, and completes resident-requested repairs and routine maintenance. Work may include troubleshooting and repairing or replacing plumbing, basic electrical components, HVAC equipment, and appliances. The role may also involve providing technical guidance and training to other technicians, supporting vendor quality, and conducting move-in and move-out inspections. Responsibilities vary depending on the technician’s skills, community needs, mechanical systems, and seasonality. The position uses maintenance technology to prioritize work and assist residents efficiently, with supportive leadership, organized shops, and an individualized maintenance development program. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, seven-day work weeks depending on community needs and seasonality, and on-call shifts at least one week per month. A reliable mode of transportation is needed for after-hours emergency service requests while on call, and the work involves moving heavy equipment and machinery.

Requirements

At least 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a facilities or building environment.
Proficient skills in at least two technical trades, such as plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, HVAC, or carpentry.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, seven-day work weeks depending on community needs and seasonality, and on-call shifts at least one week a month.
Reliable transportation to respond to after-hours emergency service requests while on call.
Ability and willingness to move heavy equipment and machinery.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Detail-oriented problem solver who takes pride in fixing things correctly the first time.
Commitment to customer satisfaction, comfort using technology, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a reliable team player.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to residents and assistance to team members.
Complete basic apartment turns according to AIR’s process to prepare apartments for new residents.
Complete resident-requested repairs and routine maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing or replacing plumbing, basic electrical components, HVAC equipment, and appliances.
May provide functional or technical direction and training to other Maintenance Technicians and support their technical skill development.
May assist with managing vendor quality.
May perform move-in and move-out inspections.

Benefits

Expected hourly rate of $20–$24.
50% rent discount at any AIR Community, subject to application and exclusions.
Career growth opportunities, training, and development programs.
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.
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 and leadership training.