Maintenance Technician

THE COMPANY: Discovery Capital is a privately owned design-build and property management firm based in Columbia, Missouri. For more than 20 years, we have met community needs by building a diverse commercial and residential real estate portfolio across the Midwest. Our portfolio now includes hotels, restaurants, mixed-use and market-rate communities, and commercial and retail spaces. We’re focused on growth and have several exciting projects under construction and in the queue!

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN PAY: $28.00 – $38.00 per hour across three tiers (see below), plus a bonus program and full benefits!

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN POSITION: Our Maintenance Technicians support our Maintenance Department by handling incoming maintenance requests for properties in our portfolio. They keep apartment units and other property facilities in excellent working order. Day to day, you’ll diagnose and repair heating and air conditioning units, troubleshoot electrical appliances and outlets, fix basic plumbing issues, patch drywall, and more. Our technicians also help in related areas, such as getting vacated units ready for new residents and pitching in on landscape and renovation projects.

OUR TECHNICIAN TIERS: We hire at three levels, so whether you’re just getting started or you’re a certified specialist, there’s a place for you here. Your starting tier depends on your hands-on experience and certifications, and we support techs who want to grow into the next tier.

• Tier 1: Maintenance Technician ($28/hr)

For handy people early in their maintenance careers. You have some hands-on experience, you’re comfortable with basic maintenance tasks like minor repairs, painting, drywall patching and unit turns, and you want to learn and build your skills.

• Tier 2: Experienced Maintenance Technician ($33/hr)

For techs with real maintenance experience. You’ve worked in maintenance before and have the working knowledge to diagnose and fix most issues on your own across electrical, plumbing, appliances, drywall and general repairs.

• Tier 3: Specialty Maintenance Technician ($38/hr)

For skilled tradespeople with formal training. You’ve completed trade school, coursework or certifications that let you fully diagnose and repair specialized systems in house, especially HVAC. EPA certification and advanced HVAC experience are strongly preferred at this level.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess repair and service orders, estimating the time to complete and the scope of repair needed.
• Respond to and complete repair work and service orders in a timely fashion.
• Follow up with residents after completing repair work to make sure the problem is fixed and to reduce repeat repair tickets.
• Perform routine repairs and carry out scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Maintain material and supply inventory, ordering materials when needed.
• Help turn vacated units in preparation for new resident move-ins.
• Oversee work performed by outside contractors when needed, especially during apartment turns.
• Assist with various landscape and renovation projects.
• Tier 3 techs: Lead specialized repairs such as HVAC diagnostics and repair, reducing reliance on outside contractors.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tier 1: Some hands-on experience in maintenance, construction or general handyman work.
• Tier 2: 1+ years of maintenance or construction experience, with exposure to electrical, plumbing, painting and drywall work.
• Tier 3: Trade school, coursework or certifications in a specialized trade (HVAC preferred); EPA certification a strong plus.
• All tiers: Clean background, great attitude and professional demeanor.