Senior Maintenance Technician
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Metro Nashville Government is hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician. The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance operations at assigned properties, performing and overseeing repairs, and ensuring all buildings and grounds meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role acts as a team lead for other technicians, models best safety practices and work conduct, and ensures compliance with HUD, local, and agency requirements.
Key focus areas include Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance systems., Provide support to the maintenance supervisor to lead, train, and supervise junior maintenance staff., and Manage and document preventive maintenance schedules and work orders using Yardi..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 5+ Years Property Maintenance, and Valid Tennessee Driver's License. Important skills include Troubleshooting, Mechanical Repair, Electrical Repair, Plumbing Repair, HVAC Repair, and Carpentry Repair. Preferred (not required): Leadership, Training, Supervision, and Yardi.
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Senior Maintenance Technician
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Senior Maintenance Technician
Salary
$47,059.00 - $51,291.00 Annually
Location
701 South Sixth Street, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Non Civil Service
Job Number
MDHA 08674
Division
MDHA
Opening Date
05/27/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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Position Description
Position Open: May 27, 2026
Position Close: Until Filled
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Senior Maintenance Technician
$47,059-$51,291
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
Nashville, TN
MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.
MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $200 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.
Position Summary
The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance operations at assigned properties, performing and overseeing repairs, and ensuring all buildings and grounds meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role acts as a team lead for other technicians, models best safety practices and work conduct, and ensures compliance with HUD, local, and agency requirements.
Typical Duties
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Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance systems across multiple properties.
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Provide support to the maintenance supervisor to lead, train, and supervise junior maintenance staff and work crews; serving as acting supervisor as needed.
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Manage and document preventive maintenance schedules and work orders using Yardi.
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Ensure timely responses to work orders, tenant emergencies, and make-ready assignments for vacant units.
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Complete and close out all work orders.
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Respond to and work the after-hours work scheduled when assigned.
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Complete regular inspections and assist in preparation for HUD Inspire inspections.
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Purchase supplies, services, and equipment and assist in maintaining inventory.
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Maintain a professional appearance, demonstrate professionalism with residents, peers, and other staff members, and provide excellent customer service.
Other Job Requirement:
After-Hours work hours required.
Timely & Regular work attendance required
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience & Other Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certification or degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in property, apartment, or public housing maintenance, including advanced troubleshooting and repair.
Demonstrated knowledge of building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, and building codes.
Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance teams preferred.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Proficiency with digital work order tracking systems.
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in varying environmental conditions.
Equipment Used
Hand and power tools used in construction, and maintenance work; safety equipment; truck and other related equipment; must be able to operate a personal computer and a smart telephone.
Supervision Exercised
Acts in a lead capacity over maintenance technicians. May direct the work of a maintenance crew in absence of the Supervisor.
License(s) Required
Valid Tennessee driver’s license. May be required to obtain Category 07 certification in pesticide application.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Interpersonal Skills
Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA Leadership, coworkers, company representatives, residents, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents and members of the public. Ability to work effectively under stress, close deadlines, and competing demands.
- Expertise
Technical skills in maintenance. Experience with Yardi is highly desirable. Experience with HUD housing or similar regulatory environments.
- Resilience
Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; the power of observation; and other physical duties as required.
THE
METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION,
GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY
OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
Apply HERE (https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=790b0041-9dbf-44c2-b0f4-a7c9d148bf03&ccId=19000101\_000001&jobId=554740&lang=en\_US) . Upon reviewing all applications submitted for
job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are
selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must
successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen to be hired.
MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace
Metropolitan
Development and Housing Agency
701
South Sixth St.
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
TDD#252-8599
To
request reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation,
please
Call 615-252-8550
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities
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