Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people-first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow.

Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization. Through operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a people-focused approach, we strive to be good neighbors to our residents, to each other, and to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all maintenance needs including resident work orders, emergency calls, preventive maintenance, amenity upkeep, and preparing vacant units.
• Maintain property standards by keeping shops organized, managing inventory, performing light cleaning when needed, and ensuring all amenity areas remain clean and operational.
• Support operations through accurate logging of work orders, updating databases, monitoring contractor performance, and assisting the Maintenance Manager with budget responsibilities.
• Provide resident-focused service by communicating professionally, resolving requests promptly, delivering notices, and helping set up or clean up resident events.
• Uphold company expectations by following policies, maintaining a clean uniform and appearance, handling complaints calmly, and prioritizing customer service at all time

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Requirements:

• Bring 1–3 years of maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting skills; refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required within 90 days; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Use essential tools and equipment including hand tools, testing devices, hand‑trucks, and ladders up to 40 feet.
• Meet core physical demands such as bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs, and pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs on wheels.
• Handle heavy equipment and appliances by moving 75–300+ lb appliances, laundry machines, and building materials—often up stairs or across the property.
• Perform physically intensive maintenance tasks including repairs on special equipment (exercise machines, grills, gates, etc.) and completing upgrades like lighting or ceiling fan installs using ladders while lifting.

What We Offer: 

• Expected pay range of $21.00/hour-$24.00/hour. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job
• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. 

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Preferred Apartment Communities is proud to be a US EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner.