Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Coordinator

Immediate Growth Opportunity into Maintenance Manager | Active Senior Living Community

Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, plus on-call evenings and weekends as needed

Start Date: Immediate opening. Qualified candidates can start as soon as next week on a trial/probationary basis, with the opportunity to transition into a long-term position and advance into a Maintenance Manager or supervisory role.

About the Opportunity

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, coordinating projects, and building strong relationships with residents, vendors, and team members? We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician/Coordinator to oversee and coordinate maintenance operations for a thriving 200-unit active senior living apartment community.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to grow into management. In the short term, you will perform basic repairs and routine maintenance while taking ownership of maintenance workflow, work order management, vendor coordination, resident communication, and property maintenance planning. As you demonstrate success, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a maintenance team and transition into a leadership position.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with excellent organization, customer service, communication, and leadership potential.

Position Summary

The most important responsibility of this role is managing and coordinating all maintenance activities throughout the community. You will be responsible for overseeing maintenance workflow, prioritizing and tracking work orders, coordinating vendors and contractors, ensuring timely completion of repairs, and working closely and collaboratively with the Property Manager to maintain a safe, attractive, and well-operated property.

Initially, you will also be responsible for handling the community's on-call maintenance phone and responding quickly, professionally, and empathetically to resident maintenance concerns.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

• Manage, prioritize, assign, and track all maintenance work orders.
• Ensure timely completion of resident service requests.
• Perform basic repairs and lower-level maintenance tasks as needed, including:
  • Minor plumbing repairs
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting
  • HVAC troubleshooting and routine maintenance
  • Appliance repairs
  • Carpentry and handyman projects
  • Preventive maintenance activities
• Conduct routine property inspections to identify maintenance and safety concerns.
• Assist with apartment turns and unit preparation.

Vendor & Project Coordination

• Identify qualified vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Obtain and review quotes for repairs, maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
• Recommend cost-effective solutions to maintenance issues.
• Coordinate vendor schedules and oversee project completion.
• Ensure contractors deliver quality work in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Resident Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for resident maintenance concerns.
• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests.
• Communicate repair timelines and project updates.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and excellent customer service in all resident interactions.
• Contribute to a positive living experience for residents within an active senior living community.

Leadership & Administration

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Property Manager to prioritize maintenance needs and improve property operations.
• Maintain accurate work order, vendor, and maintenance records.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting and planning.
• Help develop efficient maintenance procedures and workflows.
• Manage the on-call maintenance phone and respond appropriately to after-hours emergencies.

Future Growth & Leadership

• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor future maintenance technicians, porters, and support staff.
• Delegate assignments and manage team performance.
• Develop operational efficiencies and maintenance standards.
• Transition into a Maintenance Manager or supervisory role as the department grows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities, apartment maintenance, construction, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with management, residents, vendors, and contractors.
• Experience coordinating vendors or contractors is preferred.
• Familiarity with work order systems and property management software is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Strongly Encouraged Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Handyman Services
• Apartment Maintenance
• HVAC Technician
• Plumbing Technician
• Electrical Technician
• Construction Technician
• Facilities Maintenance
• Building Engineer
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintenance Manager
• Property Maintenance
• General Contracting
• Construction Management

Compensation & Growth Opportunity

• $24.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Immediate start available.
• Start as soon as next week on a trial/probationary basis.
• Full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
• On-call evenings and weekends as needed.
• Significant short-term advancement opportunity into a Maintenance Manager or supervisory role.
• Opportunity to build and lead a future maintenance team serving a 200-unit active senior living community.

Apply Today

If you're looking for more than just a maintenance job and want the opportunity to become a key operational leader, we'd love to hear from you. We're seeking a professional who can roll up their sleeves to handle day-to-day repairs while building systems, coordinating contractors, supporting residents, and growing into a management position in the near future.