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Maintenance Technician | Palm Communities
Palm Communities · Property Management Now Hiring

Maintenance Technician

Keep our communities running smoothly, close work orders quickly, and provide reliable maintenance service across our Pinellas portfolio.

$21–$26 Hourly Pay
40 Hours / Week
10–20 Property Sites
100% Field Based
About Palm Communities

Palm Communities LLC is a property management company focused on delivering well-maintained, safe, and welcoming residential communities. We are committed to providing responsive service to residents, maintaining high standards for building operations, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their sites, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvements.

The Role

The Maintenance Technician is the front line of unit and property conditions across our Saint Petersburg portfolio. Your job is to close work orders quickly, troubleshoot problems before they escalate, and keep our buildings running so residents have a reason to renew. You’ll travel between properties daily, work directly with residents, and coordinate with Property Managers on larger repairs.

Details
Reports To Site Manager
Location Onsite – Tampa, FL (Field-based across Pinellas portfolio)
Schedule Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Pay Rate $21.00 – $26.00 per hour
Travel Required across 10–20 property sites

General Repairs

  • Complete general repairs including drywall, carpentry, fixtures, and hardware
  • Make cost-conscious decisions on parts and repairs

Plumbing

  • Handle light plumbing repairs
  • Repair faucets, toilets, drains, valves, and supply lines

Electrical

  • Handle light electrical repairs
  • Work with switches, outlets, fixtures, and breakers

HVAC

  • Handle light HVAC maintenance and repairs
  • Perform filter changes, thermostat replacement, condensate line work, and minor diagnostics

Work Orders

  • Use the AppFolio smartphone app to view assigned work orders
  • Log notes, upload photos, and close out completed jobs
  • Provide daily status updates to the Property Management team

Property Support

  • Travel between properties throughout the day
  • Communicate directly with residents to schedule and complete work
  • Flag larger repairs or recurring issues with photos and recommendations
  • Operate pressure washing equipment for scheduled exterior cleaning
Qualifications & Requirements
1+ year of maintenance or trades experience required
Working knowledge of light plumbing, light electrical, light HVAC, and general repairs
Experience operating pressure washing equipment preferred
Comfortable using a smartphone app for work orders, notes, and photos
Strong communication skills; residents are your customers
Reliable transportation; auto allowance available
Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record
EPA Section 608 certification preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Schedule & Travel
$21–$26
Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Full-time, 40 hours per week with daily travel between properties.
Monday–Friday day shift
Weekends as needed
Daily travel across the Saint Petersburg portfolio
On-call rotation eligible for after-hours pay
AppFolio training provided

Apply

Complete the application below and upload your resume.

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