Preferred Apartment Communities · 16 hours ago
Maintenance Technician
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPreferred Apartment Communities is engaged in the operation of primarily Class A multifamily properties. The Maintenance Technician will assist in all maintenance requests, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure the apartment community's amenity areas are well-maintained and clean.
Commercial Real EstateReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Assist in all maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, and amenity area maintenance for the apartment community
Completes maintenance work orders for residents (service appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, minor electrical, gate systems, pool operations, etc.)
Responds and resolves emergency maintenance requests for after business hours calls (weeknights, weekends, and holidays)
Prepares vacant apartments to make rent ready
Performs preventative maintenance work
Keep the maintenance shop clean and organized; maintains adequate stock/inventory of parts for equipment, appliances, etc
Interacts directly with residents
Maintains logbooks and databases; enters service requests and status updates into database
Assists in monitoring contractors work performance
Supports the Maintenance Manager in meeting budget responsibilities
Follows and promotes company policies and procedures
Must make Customer Service a priority
If the property does not have a housekeeper, Apartment Maintenance Technician light cleaning duties will be required such as cleaning models, club houses, leasing office, emptying trash, cleaning the grounds and amenity areas, etc
Maintain (clean, orderly, and in working conditions) all amenity areas (pool, compactors, weight rooms, parking decks, etc.)
A complete clean and neat uniform must be worn when working on any PAA Property including nights and weekends, if applicable. Personal appearance must be clean and neat at all times, according to PAA policy
Communicate with residents and prospects in a manner consistent with PAA's standards
Read and/or listen to resident requests/complaints
Receive resident complaints in a calm, open, and professional manner
Solve problems quickly, usually within 24 hours, or contact supervisor for immediate assistance
Deliver newsletters, correspondence, etc. to residents' apartment
Coordinate, set up, attend, and clean up after resident functions (food, tables, display areas, etc.) as requested by the Community Manager
Qualification
Required
1-3 years Maintenance experience (apartment maintenance experience preferred)
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Budget or basic business finance helpful
Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal) or obtain in the first 90 days of employment
Must be able to use various hand tools and test equipment
Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time
Must be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds on wheels
Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds
Must be able to climb ladders of up to 40 feet in height
Must be able to use a hand-truck
Company
Preferred Apartment Communities
Preferred Apartment Communities is a real estate firm that acquires and operates multifamily properties.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-16Acquired
2011-03-31IPO
Leadership Team
L
Leonard Silverstein
President / Chief Operating Officer / Member of Board of Directors
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-11-04
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