Maintenance Technician

It's 7 a.m. on a Monday and there are already four work orders in the queue: a leaking faucet, a tripped breaker, an A/C complaint, and a make-ready that needs to be punched out before a new resident moves in Friday. That's a normal morning.

The Work

Hillpointe builds and manages market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt, and this Macon property is part of that portfolio. As a Maintenance Technician, you're responsible for keeping the buildings, common areas, amenities, and grounds functioning and presentable. That means completing resident work orders, performing preventive maintenance, doing pre-move-out inspections, and getting vacant units ready for turn. You'll also manage inventory, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and keep documentation current. Grounds upkeep is part of the job too, not just interior work.

This role runs on a rotating on-call schedule. Evenings, weekends, and early mornings are part of the deal. If that's a dealbreaker, it's worth knowing now. If you're used to on-call rotations and can handle the occasional 10 p.m. emergency without it derailing you, you'll fit right in.

What You Bring

• Hands-on ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues in residential buildings, with knowledge of safety codes and standards
• Experience completing make-readies and punch lists, or at minimum a solid understanding of what a move-in-ready unit actually requires
• Comfort managing inventory, scheduling vendors, and tracking materials
• EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling, or a genuine willingness to obtain it
• Valid driver's license (required for operating a golf cart on property)
• High school diploma or GED, plus relevant hands-on experience or trade training
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, work at heights, operate hand and power tools, and handle outdoor conditions in Georgia heat

Strong communication matters here. You're coordinating with residents, management, vendors, and contractors regularly. Work orders don't close themselves, and residents notice when someone follows up versus when they don't.

One thing that separates solid maintenance techs from average ones in a workforce housing setting: the ability to prioritize fast under competing demands. A full work order board, a vendor who's running late, and a unit that needs to turn by Friday all exist at the same time. The techs who thrive are the ones who triage without being told, communicate proactively, and don't let documentation slip when things get busy.