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Kinley Residential manages apartment communities across North Carolina. We’re always interested in leasing consultants, maintenance technicians, property managers, and back-office talent. Share your resume and we’ll keep it on file for openings that match your background.

Equal opportunity

Kinley Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40+), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

What we ask for

Only information relevant to your qualifications. Please do not include your Social Security number, date of birth, driver’s license number, photo, or other protected personal data on your resume or in this form.

Reasonable accommodations

If you need an accommodation to apply or interview, email info@kinleyresidential.com and we’ll work with you. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Current openings

Maintenance Technician

Gastonia, NC 28054 · Full-time · In person

$22.00 – $27.00 per hour · Posted August 14, 2026

Kinley Residential is looking for a skilled maintenance technician to oversee the maintenance of a multifamily property.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs
  • Respond to maintenance requests from tenants and address any issues in a timely manner
  • Conduct regular inspections of the property to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Supervise and coordinate with external contractors for larger repair projects
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
  • Provide excellent customer service to tenants and address any concerns or questions they may have

Experience

  • Proven experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a residential or commercial setting
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair various types of equipment and systems
  • Leadership skills to supervise and coordinate with external contractors
  • Ability to fabricate or repair items as needed

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Requirements

  • Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • Gastonia, NC 28054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Legal notices & applicant disclosures

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kinley Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Protected veterans (VEVRAA)

As a matter of policy, Kinley Residential takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. Self-identification as a protected veteran is voluntary, is kept confidential, and will not subject you to adverse treatment.

Individuals with disabilities (Section 503)

Kinley Residential is committed to the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Invitation to self-identify a disability is voluntary and confidential. Refusing to self-identify will not subject you to any adverse treatment, and the information is used only for reporting purposes required by law.

Reasonable accommodation (ADA)

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application, participate in an interview, or perform the essential functions of this job, contact info@kinleyresidential.com or 704-372-3939. Requests are handled confidentially.

Background and reference checks (FCRA)

Any offer is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check, motor vehicle record check, reference checks, and where applicable a pre-employment drug screen. Consumer reports are obtained only after separate written disclosure and authorization as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and applicants receive pre-adverse and adverse action notices with a copy of the report and a summary of rights before any final decision. Criminal history is considered on an individualized basis and does not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Work authorization and E-Verify

Employment is contingent on verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9). Kinley Residential participates in E-Verify where required and does not sponsor employment visas for this position. We do not discriminate on the basis of citizenship or immigration status (IRCA anti-discrimination provisions).

Drug-free and safe workplace

Kinley Residential maintains a drug-free workplace. This safety-sensitive role may be subject to pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing in accordance with North Carolina law.

Pay transparency and at-will employment

The posted range of $22.00-$27.00 per hour reflects the good-faith pay range for this position at the time of posting; actual pay depends on experience, certifications, and location. Kinley Residential will not discharge or discriminate against applicants or employees for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or that of another applicant or employee. Employment with Kinley Residential is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. This posting is not a contract of employment.

Applicant privacy

Information you submit is used solely to evaluate your candidacy and is retained for at least the period required by federal recordkeeping rules. Please do not include your Social Security number, date of birth, or other sensitive personal data on your resume. Email info@kinleyresidential.com to access, correct, or withdraw your application.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employment is at-will. Offers are contingent on background and reference checks and verification of employment eligibility in the United States (Form I-9). Kinley Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Voluntary self-identification

Completion is entirely voluntary. Your answers are kept confidential, stored separately from your application, used only for government reporting required of federal contractors and equal opportunity monitoring, and are never used in hiring decisions. Declining to answer will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Employment with Kinley Residential is at-will. Offers of employment are contingent on completion of background and reference checks and verification of eligibility to work in the United States as required by federal law (Form I-9). We do not sponsor employment visas at this time.