What does an Apartment Maintenance Technician do?

Apartment Maintenance Techs handle day-to-day maintenance for apartments, townhouses and other residential buildings. They’re responsible for responding to tenant requests and attending to regular cleaning and maintenance. Maintenance Techs also report larger issues to Property Managers or owners.

Apartment Maintenance Technician skills and qualifications

Successful Apartment Maintenance Technicians typically have a wide range of skills, such as:

• Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems
• An understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Strong troubleshooting abilities
• Effective time management
• Experience working with wrenches, screwdrivers, multimeters and drills
• Good customer service skills
• Knowledge about safety regulations
• A basic understanding of building codes, such as accessible means of egress

Apartment Maintenance Technician experience requirements

Depending on the size of your organization and how you manage rental properties, you may want an Apartment Maintenance Tech who can work independently. You might look for Maintenance Techs with construction, general maintenance or facilities experience. Previous maintenance or custodial work in hotels, schools, hospitals or office buildings may be relevant.

Apartment Maintenance Technician education and training requirements

While no formal education is required for this position, vocational training may be listed as a preference on your maintenance job description. You might also hire candidates with certifications related to plumbing, electrical or HVAC work, such as NATE certification.

Skills-first hiring may help you find candidates for this role by looking for applicants with relevant, transferable skills.

Job description samples for similar positions

If you’re looking for something other than an Apartment Maintenance job description, consider:

• Building Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Manager
• Maintenance Technician
• Plumber