Maintenance Technician II

The LOFTS at Seacrest Beach sits in one of the more demanding maintenance environments on the Gulf Coast. Rosemary Beach draws residents who expect things to work, and the coastal climate makes sure they're tested constantly. Salt air accelerates corrosion, pool chemistry shifts faster than it does inland, and HVAC systems earn their keep year-round. A Maintenance Technician II here needs to be technically solid and self-sufficient.

Hawthorne Residential Partners is hiring for this role at the Seacrest Beach property, and the position carries real responsibility. You'll own your work order queue independently, completing repairs to Hawthorne's standards without needing close supervision. Make-ready work is a core part of the job. When a unit turns, you restore it to move-in condition on schedule. That means punch list execution, not just a walkthrough. Preventative maintenance follows company guidelines, and pool upkeep is part of your rotation. Grounds and common areas stay clean and presentable daily. The shop stays organized well enough that inventory can be assessed at a glance.

On-call rotation is real here. After-hours emergencies happen, and this role participates in that schedule. The Gulf Coast climate means HVAC calls don't slow down because it's inconvenient. If that kind of unpredictability bothers you, this probably isn't the right fit. If it doesn't, the compensation structure reflects the commitment: monthly renewal bonuses, quarterly performance bonuses, and resident satisfaction bonuses stack on top of hourly pay.

What Hawthorne Requires

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of apartment maintenance experience (preferred)
• Valid driver's license
• EPA/HVAC certification (required)
• CPO certification (a plus given the pool component)

Hawthorne runs a structured career path program, and Maintenance Technician II is an explicit step on that ladder. The path to Technician III is defined, not vague. The company also offers education reimbursement for technical skill development, which matters if you want to expand into areas like plumbing or electrical without paying out of pocket. Benefits include free dental, medical and vision coverage, a 401k match, paid sick and vacation time (including your birthday), pet insurance, and paid parental leave options.

The technicians who perform best in coastal Class A communities like this one tend to combine strong HVAC and general repair skills with the kind of resident-facing communication that keeps satisfaction scores high. A work order closed fast is good. A resident who feels like they were treated well when it was closed is better. Both matter to how this property performs.