Onsite Maintenance Technician (Summit HOA SC)

Role: Onsite Maintenance Technician

Location: Columbia, SC

Community: Summit HOA SC

Pay Range: $19.50 - $21.63 per hour (depending on education and experience)

Job Type: Full Time

Company Summary

RealManage is a prominent national firm recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, operating across 16 states + Washington DC and serving a diverse array of clients, including homeowners' associations (HOAs), condominium associations, cooperatives, luxury high-rises, municipal utility districts, and master-planned communities. Our client base also includes nationally renowned developer and builder clients.

Ranked among the top firms in the community management industry (#3 out of 5,000+), RealManage distinguishes itself by delivering exceptional solutions at competitive prices. We leverage cutting-edge cloud-based technologies and mobile apps, supported by industry-leading practices and a highly skilled workforce.

Our mission at RealManage is to offer comprehensive and innovative solutions that consistently surpass customer expectations. We prioritize transparency and visibility in all client interactions, continuously measuring our performance to achieve rapid improvement. We foster a workplace culture that promotes professionalism, encourages growth, and embraces diversity. By maintaining financial strength and focusing on continual innovation, we aim to lead the industry with pioneering advancements.

Join RealManage and contribute to a company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering unparalleled service in community management.

RealManage is a values-based company with the following values as our guiding principles:

• Integrity: we always do the right thing.
• Respect: for our customers, employees and company; mutual respect is the cornerstone for every RealManage relationship.
• Selflessness: more than teamwork; we are part of something special and much larger than any of us.
• Personal Relationships: we are a professional services company; people do business with people they like.
• Always Improving: never satisfied, always learning and always growing; one is either getting worse or getting better...never staying the same. At RealManage, we are always getting better.

Community Summary

The Summit Homeowners Association (HOA) serves The Summit, a large master-planned residential community in Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, with its association office located at 305 Ridge Trail Drive, Columbia, SC 29229. The community offers amenities such as parks, walking trails, ponds, pools, playgrounds, and sports facilities, while the HOA manages community rules, architectural/exterior-improvement requests, leasing requirements, and resident services. Overall, The Summit is a well-established, amenity-rich neighborhood with convenient access to shopping and major roads, although residents' experiences with traffic, infrastructure, and HOA enforcement can vary.

Role Summary

The Onsite Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general maintenance of buildings and grounds at HOA residential communities, under direction of the Maintenance Director.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine maintenance
• Ensure completion of work orders using work order system
• General maintenance, janitorial and grounds work throughout the Community Associations
• Periodic inspections of grounds, common area buildings and structures
• Advising supervisor of needed repairs, improvements and safety issues
• Understanding of Carpentry, Concrete, Doors, Drywall, Fencing, Cleaning, Gutters, Locks, Plumbing and Painting

Disclaimer

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve based on Board direction and community needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.

• 2+ years of maintenance experience required
• Experience with Carpentry, Concrete, Doors, Drywall, Fencing, Plumbing and Painting required
• Experience with Cleaning, Locks and Gutters highly desired
• Must have own tools and transportation
• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Bilingual a plus
• Must be a proficient problem-solver
• Must know how to use tools, supplies, materials, chemicals in a manner that does not endanger self, other employees, residents, the environment or the public in general
• Experience and skills with simple electric maintenance is a plus, but not necessary
• Pool maintenance experience is a plus, but not necessary

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach frequently.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally heavier with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and machinery safely.
• Visual acuity to inspect equipment, read gauges, and perform detailed tasks.
• Hearing ability to detect alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in noisy environments.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise, outdoors).
• Ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, on-call, and overtime as required.

Pay and Benefits

$19.50 -$21.63 per hour (depending on education and experience)

Benefits Include

• Medical Insurance - Company will pay the premium for Employee Only Tier on the HSA plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• HSA (Required High-Deductible Medical Plan to be eligible)
• FSA account for health-related expenses
• FSA account for dependent care expenses
• Education Reimbursement for industry related classes
• 401K match after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

EEO & Values Statement

RealManage is a values‑based, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.