PeakMade Real Estate

Property management, development, and consulting

Maintenance Technician

Building & Property MaintenancePosted on Nov 11

Full-timeBerkeley, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least one year of maintenance experience is required; apartment-industry experience is preferred.
Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property.
Must have reliable transportation and accommodate a rotating on-call schedule as required.
Must be able to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Must be able to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and other community systems.
Must hold other licenses and certifications as required by applicable local, state, or federal law.
Must be able to use general maintenance equipment, including hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment, without jeopardizing the safety of themselves, fellow associates, or residents.
Must provide the hand tools needed for the position.
Must be able to transport or move up to 50 pounds variable distances, use ladders to access heights exceeding eight to nine feet, work outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, perform general maintenance repairs safely, and frequently bend or stoop to access equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

Complete service requests and repairs thoroughly and promptly.
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies at appropriate levels.
Maintain customer service standards and communicate with residents, employees, vendors, and supervisors.
Comply with personnel management policies and procedures and maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
Maintain the preventative maintenance schedule and work with the Maintenance Supervisor to maintain an effective preventative maintenance program within budget guidelines.
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining a hazard communications program and follow company safety and hazard communications programs, policies, and procedures.
Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the community's physical condition meets company operating and safety standards, and work with the maintenance team to maintain curb appeal.
Assist residents with move-in and move-out processes as needed.
Assist with scheduling and performing maintenance- and repair-related turn events.
Perform scheduled equipment maintenance according to manufacturers' recommendations and operating manuals.
Address complaints and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to upkeep and cleaning of the office, common areas, and model.
Assist with daily cleanup of the property exterior, including grounds, breezeways, and common areas.
Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs.
Participate in the on-call rotation for emergency service.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required.

Desired Qualifications

EPA Type I and II certification.
Apartment-industry maintenance experience.

Maintenance Technician

PeakMade Real Estate · Berkeley, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11

Workplace: on_site

Department: Field

Description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks necessary to maintain and enhance the value of an assigned apartment community. This pinnacle role is foundational to the community’s success; the ideal candidate is a resident-focused team player with a strong technical aptitude who take pride in the work they perform.

What You’ll Do:

Ensure all service requests and repairs are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner
Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts and supplies at appropriate levels
Maintain excellent customer service standards
Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures and maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
Maintain preventative maintenance schedule
Communicate effectively with residents, fellow employees, vendors and supervisors
Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining a hazard communications program
Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns
Ensure adherence to the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures
Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that physical condition of the community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards
Work with maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times
Assist residents with the move-in/move-out process as needed
Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair-related turn events
Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals
Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional fashion
Maintain accurate records and contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas and model
Assist in the daily cleanup of the exterior of the property including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas
Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs
Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required

What You’ll Need:

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least one year maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry
EPA certification Type I and II preferred
Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property
Must have reliable transportation and be able to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule as required
Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required
Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and all other systems at community.
Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state or federal law

Additional Qualifications:

Position requires individuals to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment
All equipment must be used without jeopardizing the safety of themselves, fellow associates, and residents
Maintenance Technicians are expected to provide their own hand tools needed for their position.

Physical Activities:

Position requires ability to transport or move up to 50 pounds variable distances
Use of ladders to access heights in excess of eight to nine feet
The ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or fellow employees
Frequent bending and/or stooping to access equipment and machinery necessary when assisting with or performing tasks

What You’ll Get (Peak Perks):

Paid Parental Leave + one year of diapers, on us
15 Days of PTO + 2 additional "Wellbeing Days"
401(k) Match
Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and reward programs through Peak's LiveWell program
Facilities related leadership program
Additional technical training
Technical certifications available (HVAC / CPO)
Employee Resource Groups
Monthly renewal bonuses
Additional rewards and recognition
10 Year Peakiversary Trip

*The anticipated pay range for this role is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Who We Are

PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family and build to rent communities across the US. Our working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking and purposeful.

PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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About the Company

PeakMade Real Estate

Property management, development, and consulting

PeakMade Real Estate is a diversified real estate services firm based in Atlanta that offers property management, development, and consulting for conventional multifamily and student housing. Its products are integrated services: property management to operate and maintain existing properties, development to plan and build new projects, and consulting to guide strategy and investment decisions. The company works by coordinating these services under one roof to execute strategies that align with partners’ long-term investment goals, with a focus on community and collaboration rather than short-term gains. PeakMade differentiates itself from competitors by combining multiple real estate disciplines in a single, partner-aligned approach and by prioritizing long-term investment outcomes and community foundations over isolated transactions. The goal is to help partners grow stable, well-managed, and thoughtfully developed portfolios of multifamily and student housing properties over time.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 2011

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