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Bell Partners

Invests in and manages apartment communities

Floating Maintenance Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Wilmington, NC, USA
RemoteTravel between multiple properties within the designated market or region is required.
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have a high school degree or equivalent.
  • Have a basic understanding of and ability to repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, and mechanical systems.
  • Be able to work with mechanical and electrical equipment and hazardous materials.
  • Be comfortable with heights and moving heavy objects.
  • Be able to walk, bend, reach, climb, and lift up to 80 pounds.
  • Be available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine interior and exterior community maintenance and scheduled or requested equipment maintenance.
  • Respond to repair requests and maintenance concerns from residents and staff.
  • Report equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, and hazardous conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Maintain resident privacy and receive proper authority before entering resident apartments.
  • Keep maintenance items in a safe area to prevent injuries.
  • Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
  • Work with vendors as instructed, including landscaping, painting, and asphalt vendors.
  • Follow all safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.
  • Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
  • Perform painting, snow and ice removal, gutter cleaning, filter replacement, trash compactor work, plumbing, light bulb replacement, air conditioning maintenance, electrical work, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
  • Travel between and perform work at multiple properties within the designated market or region.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to three years of previous maintenance experience in a similar facility.
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Environmental Protection Agency, and/or Certified Pool Operator certifications may be required in many communities, based on staffing levels.

About the company

Bell Partners focuses on multifamily real estate in the United States. It buys, develops, manages, and eventually sells apartment communities, handling the full lifecycle of each property. Revenue comes from fees for property management, asset management, and construction management, plus gains from appreciation and sales of real estate assets. The company operates by identifying high-growth rental markets, acquiring and developing properties, running them efficiently, and then disposing of assets when appropriate, earning returns through fees and property value increases. What sets Bell Partners apart is its emphasis on controlling the entire lifecycle of apartment communities and its diversified revenue streams, serving institutional investors, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals. Its goal is to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors while providing quality rental housing for residents.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$350M

Headquarters

Greensboro, North Carolina

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 acquisitions in South San Francisco and Reading added nearly 400 homes near growth hubs.
  • Bell Value Add Fund VIII and Growth & Income Fund keep deploying capital into resilient markets.
  • Sun Life’s July 2026 backing expands Bell’s acquisition firepower and lowers financing friction.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 D.C. RealPage settlements expose Bell to antitrust scrutiny and future class actions.
  • July 2026 Bell Partners became a Sun Life subsidiary, risking strategy shifts and talent departures.
  • Rising multifamily supply in Boston, Dallas, and Atlanta compresses rents and transaction spreads in 2026.

What makes Bell Partners unique

  • Bell Partners combines acquisitions, management, and development across roughly 70,000 apartments nationwide.
  • July 2026 Sun Life integration into BGO gives Bell deeper capital and institutional distribution.
  • Bell’s branded local operating model stays intact, preserving resident-facing consistency after ownership changes.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Cell Phone Allowance

Company News

Bell Partners
Oct 9th, 2026
Making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Making a meaningful difference in the communities Bell Partners, Inc. serve. During this year's Bell Gives Back Day on September 24, approximately 750 associates volunteered more than 2,000 hours in support of 19 nonprofit organizations, helping distribute 38,000 pounds of food, assemble hundreds of care packages, and complete projects supporting individuals and families in need. Watch this short video highlighting the impact Bell Partners, Inc. made together: Bell Gives Back Day 2026 Its commitment to serving others extends beyond a single day. Bell Partners was recently recognized by Move For Hunger as the top property management company nationwide for food donations year-to-date through September, helping provide an estimated 7,095 meals to families facing food insecurity. Bell Alpharetta (Alpharetta, GA) ranked #6 among multifamily communities nationwide, generating an estimated 533 meals. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, and contributed to these efforts. Together, Bell Partners, Inc. is helping strengthen the communities its residents are proud to call home. To learn more about Move For Hunger's mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste, and to find out how you can get involved, visit their website: https://moveforhunger.org/

Bell Partners
Aug 5th, 2026
Bell Partners Acquires Apartment Communities in San Francisco and Greater Boston Area

Bell Partners Acquires Apartment Communities in San Francisco and Greater Boston Area

ApartmentBuildings.com
Aug 5th, 2026
Bell Partners Expands Greater Boston Presence with Reading Property

Bell Partners expands Greater Boston presence with Reading property. News | August 5, 2026 | Paul Bubny Boston & New England + Apartment Buildings Bell Partners has acquired Reading Commons, a 204-unit apartment community completed in 2006 and located in Reading, MA, roughly 30 minutes north of downtown Boston. The deal brings the multifamily investment manager and operator's Greater Boston ownership and management portfolio to more than 1,450 units. Located near Interstate 93 and Route 128, the property has been rebranded as Bell Reading Commons. It offers residents convenient access to Downtown Boston and one of the country's largest suburban employment corridors. Bell Partners plans to enhance the resident experience through upgrades to apartment interiors and community amenities over time. Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Investment Sales, led by Travis D'Amato, arranged the sale of the property. Seller and pricing were not disclosed. Simultaneously, Bell Partners announced the acquisition of a seven-story midrise in South San Francisco, CA that has been rebranded as Bell South City West. Both properties are located near large technology and life sciences employment hubs. Where the apartment industry connects. Meet the owners, investors, developers, lenders, brokers, and service providers driving today's multifamily market at Connect Apartments. Build relationships, uncover opportunities, and stay ahead of what's next.

ApartmentBuildings.com
Jul 28th, 2026
Sares Regis Trades South San Francisco Multifamily to Bell Partners

Sares Regis trades South San Francisco multifamily to Bell Partners. News | July 28, 2026 | Paul Bubny California & West + Apartment Buildings Sares Regis Group of Northern California and Bell Partners LLC announced the sale of Celeste Apartments, a 195-unit multifamily community in South San Francisco. The LEED Silver certified property, located at 401 Cypress Ave. and adjacent to the Caltrain station, was acquired by Bell Partners on behalf of its Bell Growth & Income Fund investors and will be renamed Bell South City II. The seller, a partnership between Sares Regis and an institutional equity partner, was represented by Berkadia in San Francisco. The acquisition price was undisclosed. Celeste Apartments is the second Sares Regis property acquired by Bell Partners, following the $206-million sale of nearby Cadence in 2022. "Sares Regis has been a pioneer in multifamily residential development in South San Francisco, bringing 455 apartments to market, starting with Cadence in 2019 and its neighbor Celeste welcoming residents three years later," said Drew Hudacek, CIO for Sares Regis. "We are proud to have helped advance the city's vision for its downtown under the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan."

Sun Life Financial
Jul 6th, 2026
News releases

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Bell Partners, a leading U.S. multifamily real estate investment manager and vertically...