Maintenance Technician/Painter, IFM - Greater South Florida

About this role

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Technician, Integrated Facilities Management, you ensure your assigned properties remain safe, functional, and well‑maintained by diagnosing and repairing a wide range of building and apartment systems. You provide timely, high‑quality service and help preserve the property’s physical assets through consistent care and attention.

This is a short-term position that will be roughly 4 weeks duration. Pay is reflective of assignment duration and experience needed.

• Diagnose, repair, and resolve maintenance issues across building systems and components—including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, flooring, stairs, railings—and install new equipment as needed.

• Exterior and interior building maintenance tasks, including painting, carpentry, drywall repair, siding and fascia repair, and gutter removal and installation.

• Correct unsafe conditions such as broken lights, damaged gates, open holes, or other hazards, ensuring issues are addressed quickly and safely.

• Support asset preservation by monitoring and reporting on the condition of building and security systems such as automatic doors and surveillance cameras.

• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC units, equipment, and building systems to improve performance and reduce downtime.

• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies and spare parts to ensure timely completion of work orders.

• Travel regularly between assigned properties to support portfolio-wide maintenance needs.

• Provide friendly, professional service when interacting with residents and team members.

• Document completed work and report recurring issues or safety concerns to your supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 1–3+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities, or multi‑family housing.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between assigned properties; vehicle insurance as required.

• Strong technical skills in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, and general building systems.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and handle multiple work orders.

• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.

• Ability to safely operate tools and maintenance equipment.

• Ability to work at heights of over 30 feet using a lift.

• Good communication and customer‑service skills.

• Ability to perform physical work including lifting, climbing ladders, and working indoors/outdoors in various weather…