Did you know that the work maintenance technicians perform can have a direct impact on the financial success of an entire apartment community? Think about it: the work done to preserve, maintain and repair apartment homes in a community makes residents happy and more likely to renew their lease.

Maintenance professionals have a wide array of skill sets that are learned both on the job and in the classroom. They learn how to work with electrical systems, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and appliance repair, among others.

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Some of the benefits of working in the Apartment Industry include:

• Competitive employee benefits such as:
• healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• 401K options
• Life insurance
• Rent benefits (with some employers).
• Tuition reimbursement (with some employers).
• Ability to move almost anywhere and find an apartment industry position.
• The opportunity to advance quickly.
• On-the-job and classroom training.
• Opportunity to learn valuable skills that you can take anywhere.
• Rewarding work in a team environment.
• Ability to earn certifications.

Often, careers in maintenance can be started with just a high school diploma. Unlike jobs in construction or other related fields, apartment maintenance is a full-time, year-round job with good benefits. You can work indoors and outdoors; every day is different and there are plenty of opportunities to grow your skill set.