Position Summary

Assigned Service Territories

• Northeast Georgia
• Northwest Georgia
• Southeast Georgia
• Southwest Georgia

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repair Services

• Diagnose and repair residential plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, carpentry, drywall, door, window, flooring, and exterior-component issues within the technician’s skill and authorization level.
• Complete assigned work orders safely, accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify practical steps that may reduce future repair costs.
• Troubleshoot maintenance concerns, document findings, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and communicate promptly when specialized vendors or additional approvals are needed.

Property Inspections and Field Support

• Perform and document move-in inspections before or at the start of resident occupancy.
• Conduct move-out inspections, compare visible conditions, and document damage, cleaning needs, missing items, and required repairs.
• Complete annual, mid-lease, maintenance follow-up, occupancy-verification, and property-condition inspections as assigned.
• Identify deferred maintenance, safety concerns, visible lease violations, property damage, and rent-ready deficiencies.
• Capture clear photographs, detailed notes, measurements, and repair recommendations using company software.
• Submit inspection reports promptly and escalate urgent health, safety, security, or habitability concerns to management.

Turnover and Make-Ready Services

• Prepare vacant homes for new occupancy and complete assigned punch-list items and turnover repairs.
• Confirm utilities, fixtures, appliances, locks, smoke alarms, and other assigned systems are operational.
• Coordinate with approved vendors and contractors when directed and report incomplete or substandard work.
• Conduct final quality checks to help ensure homes meet Motion Property Preservation standards before move-in.

Property Preservation Services

• Secure vacant properties when assigned, including lock changes, rekeying, boarding, or other approved measures.
• Address minor exterior maintenance, debris removal, clean-out, landscaping, and property-protection needs as required.
• Observe and report code, safety, weather, water-intrusion, pest, or unauthorized-occupancy concerns.
• Protect company, owner, and resident property while performing all field assignments.

Resident, Owner, and Team Communication

• Interact professionally and respectfully with residents, owners, vendors, contractors, and team members.
• Explain the status of assigned repairs and inspection findings without making unauthorized promises or commitments.
• Provide timely updates regarding delays, access issues, additional work, materials, or vendor needs.
• Represent Motion Property Preservation with a professional appearance, courteous communication, and appropriate boundaries.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Update work orders with accurate labor, material, status, and completion notes.
• Upload before-and-after photographs and inspection documentation through company-approved systems.
• Track assigned tools, materials, receipts, mileage, and expenses as required.
• Communicate job status, follow-up needs, and unresolved concerns to management before closing assignments.
• Follow company policies, safety protocols, access procedures, and documentation standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of residential maintenance, handyman, renovation, construction, property management maintenance, or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to pass applicable background and motor vehicle screening.
• Ability to troubleshoot common residential maintenance issues and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, email, camera, and mobile work-order or inspection applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Property management maintenance and move-in/move-out inspection experience.
• EPA certification, HVAC experience, or other relevant trade certifications.
• Experience with plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, carpentry, drywall, appliances, flooring, locksmithing, or rekeying.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Climb ladders; bend, kneel, squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces as job duties require.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and property conditions.
• Stand, walk, drive, and use hand and power tools for extended periods.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow safe-work practices.

Schedule and On-Call Expectations

• Full-time schedule, generally Monday through Friday.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours based on workload and emergencies.
• Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.

Compensation

What Success Looks Like

• Dependable, accountable, and responsive.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and completing quality repairs.
• Detail-oriented when documenting inspections and work orders.
• Organized and able to prioritize assignments across a geographic territory.
• Professional, respectful, customer-service focused, and committed to safety.
• Willing to learn, adapt, collaborate, and take ownership of assigned work.