Maintenance Technician

Somerset Pacific is seeking a Full Time, experienced, multi-family property Maintenance Technician for our apartment complex located in Baton Rouge, LA.  The position is responsible for the overall day-to-day and preventative maintenance of the apartment community.  The ideal candidate should have at least a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and repair experience.

We offer great perks and benefits to include paid time off, 100% Employer paid Medical, Employee Paid Dental & Vision.  Somerset employees are eligible for health insurance benefits on the 1st day of the month after hire date.  Retirement plan with Employer match up to 4%.    

13 Paid Vacation days, 11 paid holidays, 3 Floating Holidays

Somerset Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal history background check and a drug screen

   Qualifications and Skills:

• Plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall repair, unit turns and appliances repair


• Apartment repairs


• Some carpet and vinyl repairs


• Assist with all make ready's


• Skills in customer service and reasoning


• Positive interaction with residents


• Must be self-motivated and willing to take initiative


• Ability to read, interpret documents and do basic math


• Computer, working knowledge for time clocks, online ordering


• Minimum 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and repair experience

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform light electrical, plumbing and carpentry work, painting, drywall repair, install bathroom and kitchen faucets and fixtures


• Unit turns and make ready's


• Some carpet and linoleum repairs


• Perform custodial and grounds work


• Keep accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, work orders, inspections and inventories


• Positive interaction with residents


• Perform light maintenance on appliances


• Assist with unit inspections to ensure compliance with LIHTC and HUD Standards

This is a Full Time position, 40 hours per week.   Monday – Friday, on-call on weekends for emergencies only.

This position is contingent on completion of successful background, criminal, and drug screening.