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ALCO Management

Runs affordable apartment communities in the Southeast

Maintenance Technician - Todd Creek

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$18 - $23/hr+ Performance-based incentives
Junior
Associate's
Memphis, TN, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One to two years of experience in property maintenance, facilities management, or a related role is preferred; experience in multifamily or residential properties is a plus.
  • Understanding of building systems, safety standards, and vendor coordination.
  • Ability to use maintenance management software such as Yardi or Building Engines and Microsoft Office, and perform basic technical troubleshooting.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and safety.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and maintain positive relationships with residents and staff.
  • Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening; assessments and reference checks may also be required.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect properties and perform preventative maintenance to ensure safety and functionality.
  • Respond promptly to resident maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues efficiently.
  • Assist with vendor and contractor coordination for specialized repairs and services.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and inspections.
  • Conduct routine checks of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and complete required maintenance logs.
  • Collaborate with Community Managers to prioritize projects and allocate resources effectively.
  • Monitor maintenance-supply inventory and reorder supplies as needed to avoid delays.
  • Follow safety protocols and regulatory standards consistently.
  • Support special property-improvement projects or renovations as needed.
  • Assist in training temporary staff or new maintenance team members as needed.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to address emergency situations and meet regulatory safety obligations; on-call responsibilities are an essential job function.
  • Perform other duties that support the operational goals of the property and organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical certifications or an associate’s degree in facilities management or a related field are preferred.
  • Experience in multifamily or residential properties is a plus.

About the company

ALCO Management acquires, renovates and manages affordable apartment communities for families and seniors with limited incomes in Tennessee and neighboring Southeastern states. Its portfolio focuses on older government-assisted housing, which it buys and rehabilitates through federal and state housing programs before operating the buildings as long-term affordable rentals. The company runs these communities on behalf of the owners and investors that finance them, handling leasing, rent collection, maintenance and resident relations, and it also manages some conventional market-rate apartment properties. ALCO was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Memphis, TN

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Reinvestment reaches tough sites: June 2026 reports covered ALCO's completed overhaul of long-troubled Greenbriar Apartments, home to 200-plus Memphis families.
  • Pay is posted openly: ALCO's remote-listed Regional Property Manager (Memphis) role lists $90,000 to $110,000 annually, plus incentives where eligible.
  • Family leadership continues: a December 2025 Memphis Chamber profile said founder's daughter Sarah Jemison would become ALCO's CEO January 1.

What critics are saying

  • Subsidy rules add compliance load: ALCO's Irish Apartments community manager must strictly follow federal Section 8 and tax credit requirements.
  • Maintenance leads carry emergency duty: ALCO's Greenbriar Lead Maintenance Technician posting makes the on-call rotation an essential job function.
  • Site manager base pay is modest: ALCO's Irish Apartments Community Manager role in McEwen, Tennessee, lists $18 to $20 hourly.

What makes ALCO Management unique

  • Rent is federally backed: residents at ALCO's subsidized properties typically pay 30% of income, and federal aid covers the rest.
  • Renovations come with long commitments: ALCO's rehab deals with Tennessee's housing agency keep rents affordable for 15 to 30 years.
  • Residents get support beyond housing: ALCO embeds service coordinators who connect tenants with job training, healthcare and education.

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