Maintenance Technician (Nantucket Cove)

Nantucket Cove is a garden-style community managed by BAM Companies, a Chicago-area operator that has been in the fee management space since 2010. The maintenance technician here handles the full spread: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural repairs, and the preventative work that keeps a property from sliding into deferred-maintenance territory. If you've spent any time in multifamily, you know the difference between a tech who runs a tight make-ready and one who doesn't. BAM is looking for the former.

What You'll Actually Do

Day to day, you're moving through work orders, handling resident-reported issues, and staying ahead of the seasonal PM calendar. Preventative maintenance gets documented, not skipped. Interior and exterior conditions both fall under your watch. After-hours emergency calls are part of the deal, so that's worth knowing upfront. The compensation range listed is $17 to $19 per hour, and like most maintenance roles, where you land depends on your experience and certifications.

EPA Type 2 or Universal certification is a real differentiator here. HVAC work is a constant in multifamily, and techs who can handle refrigerant in-house without calling a sub are worth more to any maintenance team. If you don't have it yet, it's worth getting.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience, ideally in multifamily or a comparable facility setting
• Valid driver's license
• Working knowledge across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• EPA Type 2 or Universal certification (preferred, not required)
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents and team members
• Physical stamina for a role that involves lifting, climbing, and sustained movement throughout the day

The Bigger Picture

BAM offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with the company picking up a meaningful share of the premium, paid life insurance, and a PTO structure that starts at 88 hours after 90 days and bumps to 120 hours after year one. They also offer rent discounts at BAM properties, which is a practical perk if you want to live close to where you work.

Strong maintenance techs in multifamily tend to grow into lead tech or maintenance supervisor roles over time, especially at operators like BAM that manage multiple communities. The skills you build here, particularly on the HVAC and electrical side, carry across every asset class in the industry. It's one of the more transferable positions in property management.