Senior Residential Maintenance Technician
Louisville, KY - USA
Job Summary
If you are an experienced tradesperson or senior technician who loves solving tough repair problems taking care of residents and showing newer technicians the ropes this position is for you. We are hiring a Senior Residential Maintenance Technician to serve as the chief technical expert and field supervisor for our Louisville apartment this role you will be the go-to expert for complex repairs lead unit turnaround efforts and keep our communities safe welcoming and fully functional.
Master Repairs & Mentorship
As the lead field expert you will tackle challenging HVAC electrical plumbing appliance drywall and carpentry repairs. You will work side-by-side with technicians and apprentices teaching trade skills and building a supportive team culture while completing daily service requests with high workmanship and timely follow-up.
Unit Turnover & Field Oversight
You will conduct move-out inspections with the Property Manager to create clear repair scopes. You will take a hands-on approach to unit turnshandling painting drywall patching mechanical repairs and fixture installsto ensure fast turnaround times. You will review all completed units to guarantee high standards before welcoming new residents home.
Vendor Support & Field Safety
You will evaluate broken systems on-site to determine if repairs can be completed in-house before hiring outside contractors. You will monitor third-party contractors working on site to ensure jobs are done correctly and safely maintain clean and secure work areas enforce correct usage of safety gear and power tools and share rotating on-call duties for after-hours maintenance emergencies.
Skilled Technician & Natural Teacher
We require a strong hands-on background in residential maintenance with proven expert HVAC diagnostic skills. Candidates must possess a passion for mentoring apprentices and sharing trade knowledge in a clear supportive way.
Service Mindset & Problem Solving
You should bring a respectful empathetic and professional approach to every interaction with residents and teammates. Strong self-starting capabilities are necessary to prioritize tasks across properties solve problems on the fly and take ownership of results.
Basic Requirements & Physical Demands
A high school diploma or equivalent a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the physical stamina required for full-day active maintenance work (lifting up to 50 lbs climbing stooping and outdoor work) are all required for this position.
Thrive is an equal opportunity employer.