Maintenance Technician

Hunt Military Communities

The Role

Overview

Performs general & specialized maintenance for rental housing, including HVAC, plumbing, etc.

Key Responsibilities

  • emergency repairs
  • hvac service
  • preventive maintenance
  • safety compliance
  • team mentoring
  • unit turnover

Tasks

-Performs emergency maintenance, including but not limited to sewage back-ups, water main and/or lateral breaks (dig to expose line, repair, and replace soil as needed), fires, weather related damage, other types of water leaks, appliance repairs, etc. -Responds to service requests regarding furnaces, air-conditioning systems, appliances, water heaters and solar collection tanks, disposals, general plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other required maintenance items, as may be required. -Follows and adheres to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems and perform the required maintenance including replacement of filters, etc. -Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. -Mentors a team of maintenance technicians with a focus on achieving efficiently run maintenance operations within the property and assist other technicians with troubleshooting as needed. -Maintains equipment such as tools, gauges, Freon recovery systems, snakes, drills, etc., in ready repair and demonstrate a safe/proficient operational knowledge of tools. -Assists in the make ready of vacated units including, but not limited to, painting, sanding, and varnishing, floor tile removal and replacement, ceramic tile replacement, dry wall repair, fixture repair and/or replacement, floor stripping, waxing, and polishing, window repair and/or replacement, etc., as will from time to time be required. Similar work as described above may also be required on the exterior of the home to make ready.

Requirements

  • 7-9 years
  • journeyman
  • hvac
  • epa certification
  • osha 10
  • team player

What You Bring

-7-9 years Seven or more years' experience in building maintenance Required and -a degree/journeyman license in building maintenance Required or -Understands and follows the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). -DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State Required and -Able to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, as well as to lift weights of up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally. -Have strong knowledge of overall building maintenance and have specialized knowledge in one or more of the following trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, carpentry, or locksmith. -This position requires driving for the Company using either 1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or, 2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties. -an acceptable amount of on-the-job experience in building maintenance or one of the skilled trades Required -High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) with advanced training resulting in a certification Required or -EPA certification within 180 Days Required and -OSHA 10 certification within 1 Year Required -Performs skilled work in two or more trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair or locksmith requiring advanced knowledge and skills and advanced troubleshooting abilities. -Previous experience leading and/or indirect supervision Preferred -Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality are essential for this position. -Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people in a variety of situations. -two or more skilled trades or other related subject Required or -Basic Computer knowledge. -Requires a team player who pays close attention to detail and who can prioritize in a fast-moving environment

The Company

About Hunt Military Communities

-Born out of a 1969 military housing contract, the company has grown into America’s largest owner‑operator of on‑base family homes. -Its portfolio spans nearly 60,000 residences across over 55 Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force installations nationwide. -Beyond walls, it fosters connection—hosting events, programs like ‘Little Heroes’, and family‑focused initiatives with local impact. -Unusual for property firms, it built its own Universal Lease model and was featured on PBS and Lifetime’s Military Makeover series. -Operating under parent Hunt Companies, this privately held business reinvests savings into upgrades—HVAC, EV chargers, and resiliency projects.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Community Programs

Property Management

Home Improvements

Military Housing

Housing Development

Support Services

Security Clearance

-pass a drug test, background screening, physical abilities test and motor vehicle record check.