Maintenance Specialist

Job Description Job Description Maintenance Technician – Garden View Realty, Inc. Garden View Realty, Inc., a family-owned company, is seeking a full-time maintenance technician to perform general maintenance to all properties Garden View Realty, Inc. manages. Competitive pay provided based upon experience. The majority of the work performed will be within a multi-family community. The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for small equipment/engine repair that Garden View Realty, Inc. operates. General maintenance examples are listed below and not limited to these items: Plumbing: Includes the repair, replacement, or installation of faucets, garbage disposals, toilets, and water heaters. Appliance Repair/Installation: Includes repairing or installation of microwaves, washer/dryers, ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers and may require moving the appliance into the unit. Electrical: Includes the repair, replacement or installation of power switches, fuses, wall sockets, light fixtures, light bulbs, ceiling fans, garage door openers, and smoke detectors. HVAC (Air Conditioning): Includes minor repair of HVAC systems such as checking for leaks, Freon levels which may include charging a unit, thermostat replacement, capacitor replacements, and air filter replacements. Apartment Maintenance Turn‐Key: This includes assessing a vacant unit and preparing it for rental. Items include:  Checking all windows for operation  Checking window screens and repair if needed  Repair/replace used and worn appliances  Checking plumbing lines for any leaks (washer hoses, toilet supply lines, etc.)  Adjust cabinet doors and drawers if needed  Remove or install shelving in closets  Remove old caulk around sinks and tubs and re-caulk  Replace lock for new tenant Grounds Work: This includes patrolling all properties a couple of times a week to remove trash from public waste receptacles and remove litter. Small equipment/engine: This includes the repair work to mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, edgers, and blowers. A technician is also responsible for welding broken equipment, and performing small metal fabrication. Requirements: Previous experience as maintenance technician (2 year minimum as maintenance technician or equivalent position preferred)  Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.  Familiarity with tools and equipment used by maintenance technician  Ability to handle physical workload in a team environment  Must be able to provide on-call, after-hours response to maintenance calls on a rotating schedule  Background & drug check required / Valid DL required Benefits: Garden View Realty provides a competitive wage and benefits package. Garden View Realty covers the entire cost of health insurance for all employees, and offers voluntary dental and vision plans for all employees. Further, we provide a 401k profit sharing plan to all employees with a mandatory company match. Vacation, holiday, and sick time is offered to all employees as well. Company uniforms/cleaning provided. Job Type: Full‐time Benefits offered:  Paid time off in addition to ten paid company holidays  Health insurance at no cost to employee  Dental insurance and vision insurance also offered for voluntary enrollment  Other types of insurance offered‐ life, LTD  401K profit sharing plan with mandatory company contribution

Location: Durham, North Carolina, US

Posted Date: 10/23/2025