Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Residential Properties

Location: Field-Based (within ~20-mile radius of your home)
Company: PGM Real Estate – Maintenance Division
Employment Type: Full-Time | W-2 Position

PGM Real Estate/Absolute Repairs is seeking a versatile, efficient, and tech-savvy Maintenance Technician to join our growing field team. We service over 1,600 residential units, and this position plays a critical role in delivering high-quality maintenance to tenant-occupied and vacant units within a manageable travel radius.

This is a field-based role — you’ll respond to scheduled work orders in properties located within approximately 20 miles of your home, supported by a centralized dispatch and management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance based on scheduled work orders
• Diagnose issues and provide real-time solutions across various trades
• Complete turnover tasks between tenants, including trash outs and light painting
• Update work orders via mobile app and communicate job status with the team
• Work independently while managing multiple daily assignments
• Deliver safe, quality workmanship in tenant-occupied homes

Core Maintenance Skill Areas

Candidates must be comfortable performing tasks across the following areas:

• Plumbing: Basic plumbing including Faucet repairs/replacements, identifying source of leaks, toilet repairs and replacement, repairing/changing of hot water heaters, garbage disposals, running short pex runs, drain line repair/replacement, changing out diverters, shower heads, plumbing fixtures, shut offs, etc.
• Electrical: Changing Outlets including GFCI, switches, fixtures, fans, hardwired smoke/CO alarms, everything up to the panel.
• HVAC: Basic diagnosis, Thermostat replacement, filter changes, light diagnostics. We have an HVAC specialist.
• Carpentry: Doors, trim, shelving, subfloor repair, fencing, cabinets, counter tops, retrofitting, shaving doors, installing locks, deadbolts, and new doors.
• Appliance Work: Installing and basic troubleshooting of all kitchen appliances
• Painting & Patching: Light painting, touch-ups, and drywall repair. No more than 1 room per job. We have a painting crew.
• Exterior: Lock changes, mailbox installs, minor masonry, soffit, fascia, replacing window sills, any other exterior repairs, equipment, knowledge a bonus.
• Turnover & Unit Prep:
• Trash outs and debris removal
• General cleaning and prep
• Moving personal items
• Minor cosmetic repairs
• No job too small or too messy

Technology & Problem Solving Expectations

• Must be computer-savvy and proficient with smartphones and work order apps
• Strong critical thinking and diagnostic skills
• Must be able to navigate old or retrofitted properties and craft creative, code-compliant solutions
• Expected to plan ahead, organize daily tasks, and prioritize efficiently, keep a calendar
• Able to work independently and identify the most practical solutions for non-standard problems

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of residential maintenance or handyman experience
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Basic personal tools (company supplements as needed)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with dispatch, tenants, and vendors
• Ability to pass background check (no criminal record)
• Availability for rotating on-call evenings and weekends for emergency calls

Ideal Candidate Traits

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and on-time good communication with tenants
• Positive and professional in tenant and team interactions
• Creative and adaptable when facing complex repair conditions
• Honest, loyal, and trustworthy — often working in private homes unsupervised
• Team-oriented, but able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Efficient with time management and committed to completing jobs thoroughly
• Proactive and organized, capable of planning their week effectively

What We Offer

• Full-time W-2 employment
• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Company-supplied materials and dispatch support
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 85% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• SEP IRA retirement plan
• Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (based on route volume)
• Tools and uniforms provided as needed

Service Area

Technicians are assigned routes, usually within a 20-mile radius of their home; however we service 7 counties and there's times you need to travel further. You’ll be servicing properties in a professionally managed, well-supported environment.

PGM Real Estate is an equal opportunity employer committed to professionalism, transparency, and teamwork in property maintenance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $32.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to be on call at least 1 weekend per month?

Experience:

• Property maintenance: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Coatesville, PA (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $23 - $33