Balfour Beatty Investments - North America
Residential Maintenance Technician - Level I
Who we are
At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created whenWe Care—about our residents, our partners, our communities, and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy, and creativity.
Our Benefits
- Discretionary bonuses
- Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment
- Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K plan with employer matching
- Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
- 2 Volunteer Days per year
- Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.
- And more!
About the role
The Maintenance Technician is integral to meeting this objective, with responsibility for maintaining the overall physical condition of the community and providing world-class service to our valued residents. Our Maintenance Technicians diagnose maintenance issues, make necessary repairs and ensure all resident service requests and other community maintenance is completed in a timely manner
You may be eligible for a $500 net sign on bonus to be paid out in your first paycheck
About the Maintenance Technician Job Family
Balfour Beatty Communities' (BBC) Maintenance Technician Job Family was established to provide a structure around the maintenance function at BBC. This new framework will create levels around roles and responsibilities, while also attracting, retaining, and growing our maintenance employees! Come grow with us!
Each level has their own requirements as defined in the job description and have a training plan set in place to help you achieve the next level. The Maintenance Job Family has the following levels:
- Maintenance Trainee
- Maintenance Technician I
- Maintenance Technician II
- Maintenance Technician III
What you'll be doing
- Provide maintenance support for general maintenance and orderliness of property HVA, mechanical, electrical, utilities and lighting systems. Including inspections and repairs
- Ensuring the successful execution of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures
- Delivering the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive, and professional interactions.
- Working a rotating on call schedule to have 24/7 maintenance coverage
Who we're looking for
Qualified candidates will have:
- High school diploma or GED graduate level
- 1-3 years of maintenance experience
- Basic trouble shooting skills
- Basic understanding on at least one of the following disciplines: electrical, plumbing, carpentry
- Ability to make repairs to resident homes to Company standards within time limits.
- Ability to learn quickly
- Certifications relevant to the region in which the technician works, for example: EPA 608, Boiler Certification, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair are obtained within 9 months of employment or promotion
- Required training courses completed within one (1) year of hire/promotion date.
- Valid, state-issued driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.
Typical Physical Demands:
Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, and office equipment. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move equipment and supplies up to 50-75 lbs.
Typical Work Conditions:Work is performed in and outside a maintenance/machinery environment and in and outside residential properties. Employee frequently interacts directly with residents, maintenance, and communities’ staff during the workday.
Benefits:Discretionary bonuses, health/life insurance, retirement plan/401K contributions, paid time off, long-term, and short-term disability, paid parental leave.
Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds, and maintains infrastructure assets.
Pay Rate: $23.00 hr.
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Freqently Asked Questions
In Green Mountain Falls, certifications like EPA 608 for refrigerants, plumbing, electrical licenses, and boiler certifications significantly enhance a Residential Maintenance Technician’s prospects. These credentials align with regional safety standards and increase employability within local property maintenance roles.
Green Mountain Falls has a moderate demand for maintenance technicians, with competition varying seasonally. Candidates with multi-disciplinary skills in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC enjoy better chances, especially when paired with local certifications and a clean driving record.
Residential Maintenance Technicians focus more on tenant-facing repairs and upkeep of living spaces, requiring versatile skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry along with strong customer service abilities, unlike commercial technicians who often deal with larger-scale systems and infrastructure.
Yes, career progression typically follows structured levels from trainee to technician III, each demanding deeper technical knowledge and certifications. Growth opportunities often involve gaining experience in specialized trades like HVAC or electrical systems to move into senior maintenance positions.
Balancing timely repairs while maintaining high resident satisfaction is a key challenge. Technicians must troubleshoot diverse issues, from electrical faults to plumbing leaks, often under tight deadlines and rotating on-call schedules to ensure continuous community upkeep.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a culture of caring and community connection, offering robust benefits and a structured maintenance career ladder. Technicians benefit from continuous training support and discretionary bonuses, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee growth and resident satisfaction.
Yes, new hires may receive a $500 net sign-on bonus paid with their first paycheck, alongside comprehensive benefits like medical insurance starting the month after employment and a 401k plan with employer matching, making it an attractive package for maintenance professionals.
Pay for this role generally starts around $23.00 per hour in Green Mountain Falls, reflecting local market conditions and the responsibility level. This rate is competitive for entry to mid-level technicians skilled in residential property upkeep.
Green Mountain Falls experiences varied weather patterns requiring maintenance technicians to be adept at seasonal system checks, especially for heating and plumbing. Cold winters demand proactive inspections to prevent pipe freezes and electrical issues common in mountain communities.
Given the mountainous terrain and outdoor property settings, technicians must follow strict safety protocols for ladder use and equipment handling. Awareness of local environmental rules and resident safety standards is also essential for compliant, effective maintenance operations.
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