The Senior Maintenance Technician manages the physical operations and asset preservation of a 32-unit townhome complex. Operating under the direction of a third-party Property Manager, this person is responsible for all repairs, maintenance, unit turns and remodels. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, mobile tradesperson capable of independently installing major mechanical equipment (HVAC, furnaces, water heaters) and maintaining clear, digital communication with remote management.
Core Responsibilities
Multi-Site Operations & Remote Reporting
- Act as the primary on-site eyes and ears for the third-party Property Manager, providing regular property condition updates.
- Manage and prioritize work orders across 32 units.
- Maintain detailed digital records of work orders, safety compliance, and capital improvements using property management software.
- Coordinate inventory and tool storage across multiple sites to ensure necessary parts are available where needed.
Mechanical Equipment Installation & HVAC
- Perform full installations and swap-outs of residential HVAC systems, heat pumps, or packaged units across all properties.
- Install and configure new furnaces safely, ensuring proper venting and gas/electrical connections.
- Troubleshoot, service, and charge existing HVAC units in strict compliance with EPA regulations.
Comprehensive Plumbing & Main Line Boundaries
- Install and replace hot water heaters (tank and tankless), ensuring correct pressure relief valve and piping installation.
- Diagnose and repair all property plumbing issues, including clearing main drain line clogs, repairing leaks behind walls, and replacing valves.
- Manage plumbing boundaries effectively, resolving all internal failures while utilizing third-party contractors only for the excavation or heavy installation of main water and sewer lines.
Leadership & Turnovers
- .Coordinate the on-call schedule to ensure reliable 24/7 emergency response coverage for all three properties.
- Drive the unit turnover process, performing structural repairs, drywall work, painting, and final mechanical/plumbing checks to get units ready in 3 to 5 days.
Operations & Vendor Management
- Track property inventory and expenses, ordering equipment and parts while strictly adhering to the monthly operating budget.
- Oversee specialized contractors when major main-line plumbing excavation or roofing projects are required, verifying work quality before the third-party manager approves invoices.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
Criteria
Requirements for Site Property Management
Experience
5+ years of multifamily residential maintenance experience, with proven hands-on experience installing HVAC systems and water heaters. Prior multi-site experience is highly preferred.
Certifications
EPA Section 608 Universal or Type II Certification is strictly required to handle refrigerants during HVAC installations.
Driver's License
Valid driver's license and a reliable, insured personal vehicle capable of transporting tools and parts between the three properties.
Communication
Strong professional communication skills; must be comfortable reporting to a third-party management company and interacting with various property stakeholders.
Availability
Must be willing to participate in the emergency on-call rotation and live within a reasonable driving distance of all three properties.
Tools
Must possess a complete set of personal hand tools and basic diagnostic meters commonly used in HVAC and plumbing trades.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
