Maintenance Tech

Maintenance work at a student housing or build-to-rent community is a different animal than a conventional apartment. Turnover is aggressive, resident expectations run high, and the technician on the ground sets the standard for how well the physical asset performs. PeakMade Real Estate is hiring a Maintenance Technician for their Indianapolis community, and the role sits at the center of daily operations.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Most of your days will involve completing service requests across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and appliance systems. You'll follow a preventative maintenance schedule, keep chemical logs for the pool, and help coordinate turns when units flip between residents. Curb appeal, breezeway cleanliness, and the condition of common areas all fall within your scope. You'll also carry a share of the on-call rotation, which means after-hours calls are part of the job. That's worth stating plainly: this role requires flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Inventory management is part of the technician's responsibility here too. Working alongside the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll help track tools, parts, and supplies, and you'll be expected to flag shortages before they create delays. Budget awareness matters, not just wrench-turning.

What You Bring vs. What You'll Build

This role requires at least one year of maintenance experience, ideally in the apartment industry. You'll need the ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances without supervision on routine calls. EPA Type I and II certification is preferred, and you'll need to supply your own hand tools. Reliable transportation and the ability to live within 30 miles of the property are non-negotiable given the on-call structure.

What the role builds is different. PeakMade offers HVAC and CPO certification support, a facilities leadership program, and ongoing technical training. For a technician who's solid on the fundamentals but wants a clear path toward a Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Manager role, this structure gives you a visible track. The monthly renewal bonuses also reward quality work in a measurable way, which keeps skill-building tied directly to compensation.

Who Performs Well Here

• Technicians who communicate proactively with residents and supervisors, not just complete the ticket and move on
• People who treat make-ready turns with the same care as a standard service call
• Anyone who's comfortable working outdoors in both summer heat and winter cold without cutting corners on safety
• Candidates who understand that in student housing, occupancy and resident satisfaction are directly tied to how fast and how well maintenance responds

PeakMade is an Atlanta-based company with a portfolio spanning student housing, multifamily, and build-to-rent communities. Their culture leans collaborative and team-driven, and the Indianapolis position reflects that. If you've been doing solid maintenance work and want a company that invests in certifications and career structure, this is a role worth a close look.