Maintenance Technician / Handyperson - Residential

Maintenance Technician / Handyperson - Residential
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary: This role supports the day-to-day maintenance of the property, including service requests, unit turns, repairs, common area upkeep, and resident maintenance needs. The Handyperson will work closely with the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent to help keep the property safe, clean, and well-maintained. This is a good fit for someone who is practical, reliable, comfortable working with residents, and able to handle a variety of basic maintenance repairs.

Classification: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime); Non-Union

Essential functions/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Complete routine maintenance work and repairs throughout the property
• Handle basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall/plastering, light electrical, appliance repairs, and general building repairs
• Assist with unit turns, make-ready work, and renovation projects as needed
• Respond to and complete service requests in a timely and professional manner
• Work closely with the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent to prioritize daily tasks
• Coordinate with residents to access apartments for scheduled repairs
• Help maintain common areas, walkways, exterior areas, grounds, tools, supplies, and equipment
• Track time, work completed, and service request updates as required
• Perform quality work with attention to detail
• Follow safety procedures and use tools/equipment properly
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed for after-hours maintenance emergencies

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance, handyperson, or maintenance technician experience
• Residential, multifamily, apartment, affordable housing, hotel, or facilities maintenance experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, appliance repair, and general repairs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple service requests and changing priorities
• Good communication skills and ability to work professionally with residents, staff, vendors, and management
• Comfortable using email, text messages, mobile apps, or work order systems for business purposes
• Reliable transportation to and from the property
• Own basic tools for general maintenance tasks preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and perform physical maintenance tasks as needed

Pay Range: $18.00 to $19.62 per hour

Benefits:
Paths offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance - 100% of employee-only medical benefits paid by the company
• Dental and vision plan options
• Bonus eligibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• 12 paid company holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Performance-based growth opportunities

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.