Maintenance Technician (Aldon at Keys Crossing)

Occupancy holds up only when the physical asset does. At a well-run apartment community, the maintenance team is the direct line between resident satisfaction scores and renewal rates. Van Metre is staffing a Maintenance Technician at Aldon at Keys Crossing in Greenville, SC, and the role sits squarely in the operational core of that property.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Your day starts with a property walk. Curb appeal issues, safety concerns, anything that needs to get ahead of a resident complaint before it becomes one. From there, the work is a mix of scheduled preventative maintenance, resident service requests, and turn work on vacant units. Turns are where you'll feel the pace most directly: a unit that sits unrentable costs the property real money, so punch list completion and make-ready quality matter. You'll also carry after-hours emergency coverage on a rotating basis, which is standard for any 24/7 residential operation.

The Service Manager and Property Manager set priorities, but you're expected to move independently through daily tasks, maintain accurate records of completed work, and manage inventory so parts and materials are on hand when needed. Safety compliance is embedded throughout: proper lifting technique, PPE use, OSHA standards, and flagging liability concerns before they escalate.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of maintenance experience, or equivalent trade training
• Working knowledge of appliance repair, electrical systems, and plumbing
• Basic HVAC and electrical circuitry familiarity (EPA certification preferred)
• CPO certification preferred
• Current on OSHA and building safety standards
• Must supply own basic hand tools and know how to use them safely
• Valid driver's license required
• Weekend availability is a firm requirement

Pay runs $22 to $23 per hour depending on experience, with a $5,000 annual bonus paid out quarterly. The broader benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, company-paid certifications, up to $900 in annual wellness reimbursement, and a generous PTO structure that includes 11 holidays, vacation, sick days, and a paid day off for your birthday.

One thing worth noting for candidates evaluating this role: EPA and CPO credentials are listed as preferred, and Van Metre covers company-paid certifications. If you're close but not fully certified yet, this is a realistic path to getting there on the employer's dime, which meaningfully affects the long-term value of the position.