Maintenance Technician I at The Melrose Apartments

Cottonwood Residential

Nashville, TN

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level maintenance professionals who can work flexible hours and handle physical tasks.

Best fit for

Candidates with foundational skills in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry who are adaptable to on-call work.
— “Ability to work as an on-call technician and provide after-hours emergency service”
Individuals who are physically capable and comfortable with long hours on their feet in a residential property setting.
— “Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time”
People with a valid driver's license and an interest in customer service within the apartment rental industry.
— “Valid Driver's License is required”

Things to consider

The role requires availability beyond standard work hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts.
— “Ability to work standard community hours, including evenings and weekends”
Physical stamina is essential, with frequent need for bending, crawling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
— “Must be able to move, carry, reposition, or lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with HVAC systems and any relevant certifications on your resume.
— “Considerable experience troubleshooting HVAC is a plus”
Emphasize your ability to work independently and follow safety protocols as demonstrated in past roles.
— “Ability to interpret safety and operating manuals and procedures”
Showcase your communication skills with customers and your ability to handle paperwork efficiently.
— “Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate with customers, process Company paperwork”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

perform repairs on plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
navigate difficult terrain and access small areas

Typical background

ability to work standard community hours, including evenings and weekends

Skills & requirements

Required

Apartment MaintenanceHVAC TroubleshootingPlumbingElectrical WorkGeneral Carpentry

Preferred

EPA Certification Type II Or UniversalCPO Certification

Stack & domain

PlumbingElectrical WorkGeneral CarpentryEPA Certification Type II Or UniversalCPO CertificationCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkApartment Maintenance

About the role

Original posting from Cottonwood Residential via Greenhouse

Qualifications & Required Experience of an Apartment Maintenance Technician
Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate with customers, process Company paperwork, and interpret safety and operating manuals and procedures.
Must be able to move, carry, reposition, or lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and ability to navigate elevation changes while maintaining balance.
Frequent need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, push/pull, and ability to navigate difficult terrain and access small areas.
Ability to work standard community hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to work as an on-call technician and provide after-hours emergency service with the support of the Service Manager while following Company standards.
Perform repairs that may include, but are not limited to, plumbing, electrical work, and general carpentry work related to household, building, and property grounds repairs.
EPA certification Type II or Universal is a plus.
Considerable experience troubleshooting HVAC is a plus.
CPO certification is a plus.
Valid Driver's License is required.
Compensation & Benefits of an Apartment Maintenance Technician
Competitive pay!
Full health, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits - available within 1-30 days!
Generous 401k and HSA Company match!
Paid time off – eligible for 3 weeks (120 hours) in 1st year!
10.5 paid holidays!
At Cottonwood Residential, we're committed to creating an exceptional customer experience through innovation and service. As an early adopter of Self-Guided Tours, we've made apartment searching more convenient and accessible for our customers. We're looking for team members who are eager to learn, embrace new ideas, and create meaningful connections with every interaction. Join us in helping every customer feel Home at Last!

Source: Cottonwood Residential careers (Greenhouse)