Maintenance Technician

At CommonPlace , we believe homes are more than four walls—it’s where people find belonging. Our communities are designed to be welcoming, approachable, and rooted in their neighborhoods. Every team member plays a role in shaping spaces that residents are proud to call home.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician for our Vivo Living Property in Durham, NC , who takes pride in their work, values great service, and enjoys being part of a supportive team. If you’re someone who cares about quality, details, and making a real difference in residents’ everyday lives, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare apartment homes for new residents with high-quality make-readies.
• Respond to service requests promptly and professionally.
• Partner closely with your property and maintenance team to keep the community running smoothly.
• Maintain the appearance and function of apartments, amenities, grounds, and buildings.
• Oversee vendor work to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Keep supplies organized, order parts as needed, and track inventory.
• Stay compliant with OSHA standards and follow company safety policies.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with the bid process and training of maintenance team members.
• Handle lock changes, snow/ice removal, and other on-site needs.
• Be available for on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Report unusual or urgent issues to the Property Manager.
• Secure supplies and travel to other properties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Apartment maintenance or handyman experience required .
• Knowledge of HVAC (certification a plus), plumbing, and electrical.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using power tools and hand tools safely.
• Positive, professional, and resident-focused attitude.
• Supervisory or training experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Must be able to regularly push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs independently.
• Ability to be on site 5 days per week.
• Willingness to be on-call and work some weekends.
• Ability to travel between nearby properties and complete supply pickups.
• Valid driver’s license and auto-insurance needed to travel when getting supplies for the property.

Compensation

$27 - $28 per hour + Performance Incentives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Wellness Benefits & Resources
• Parental Leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development Programs
• A warm collaborative culture

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected class. Our locations are drug-free. Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.