Maintenance Technician

Single-family rental at scale creates a specific maintenance challenge: your properties aren't clustered in one building or complex. They're scattered across a metro area, each with its own condition, history, and quirks. Roofstock operates in exactly that model, and this Maintenance Technician role in Tampa is built around someone who can work independently across multiple sites without a supervisor down the hall.

What This Role Actually Involves

Your days will vary. One morning you might be completing a make-ready punch list on a vacant home before a new resident moves in. That afternoon could take you to a different property to audit work a vendor completed, checking quality against what was actually invoiced. You'll handle HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs, conduct move-in and move-out inspections, and manage your work orders through a mobile app rather than paper tickets. The ability to navigate your own schedule, prioritize stops, and document clearly matters as much as your technical skills.

The schedule here is worth noting. Full-time hours, no on-call rotation, no weekends. A company vehicle and gas card are provided, which removes the wear-and-tear concern that comes with field roles. Pay runs $25 to $30 per hour depending on experience and licensure.

What You Bring and What You'll Build

The role requires HVAC Type II Certification at minimum, with Universal Certification preferred. You'll need a valid driver's license, solid troubleshooting instincts, and comfort using mobile tools for dispatching, documentation, and communication. Working independently isn't optional here. It's the entire structure of the job.

What you'll develop is equally valuable. Technicians who work across scattered single-family portfolios get exposure to a wider range of property conditions than most apartment maintenance roles offer. You'll sharpen your ability to assess a property fast, identify deferred maintenance, and produce inspection documentation that holds up during onboarding audits. That skill set transfers directly into field supervisor, regional maintenance, or property operations roles as your career progresses.

• HVAC Type II Certification required; Universal Certification preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Comfortable with mobile apps for work orders and field communication
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, and work in varying conditions
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Strong candidates in this type of role tend to be people who treat vendor QA seriously, not just as a checkbox. Catching sloppy work before a resident moves in protects the property, protects the company's reputation, and builds trust with ownership. That attention to detail is what separates a good field tech from a great one.