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# Lead Maintenance Technician at Placemakr

- **Company:** Placemakr
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/placemakr/39f1af80-1217-4f82-8f84-39f4890ce10a

## Job description

A bit about us At Placemakr, home meets hospitality. We’ve combined the best of apartment living, vacation rentals, and hotel stays into one experience. We partner with developers, property operators, and investors to curate a collection of apartment-like spaces in hand-picked neighborhoods. Our tech-enabled buildings create one-of-a-kind guest experiences and add tremendous value to the underlying real estate. Whether guests are with us for a night, a year, or somewhere in between, these are more than just spaces to spend the night — they’re a place to call home.

Our property team members help our buildings thrive by focusing on execution and ensuring a great experience for both residents and guests. Our non-property team members support property execution and the evolution of other areas within our platform. They can enjoy remote-first work with the freedom to choose their location — as long as they have access to a workspace and reliable Wi-Fi. We believe collaboration is key, so our remote-first teams and property leaders have biannual in-person get-togethers at various locations across the US.

From corporate non-property team members to our property teams and leaders, we’re looking for collaborative, driven individuals to join us as we continue to expand our presence.

The impact you'll have As Lead Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for all aspects of the overall and ongoing maintenance of your property. Responsibilities can range from engineering work such as HVAC or drywall, to maintaining inventory, to handling communications with residents and guests. In short, it is your mission to make certain that your entire property is properly functioning, safe and clean, to help ensure an unmatched experience for everyone on-site.

This is a full-time position requiring ability to work during the week, weekends and holidays. The exact days of the week will be rotational.

Our benefits & perks Competitive pay rate Generous monthly bonus program of up to $500/month Company stock options 401k + 4% employer matching program Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance plan options Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options 15 days of accrued paid time off (PTO) per year, with the flexibility to use it, roll it over, or cash it out! PTO increases to 20 days per year after 2.5 years of employment Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday to celebrate your day, your way! Paid Parental Leave Paid Life Insurance Flexible scheduling (including 3- and 4-day full-time work weeks, location- and position-dependent) to support work-life balance for all Transparent position development which provides you with the ability to increase your pay by at least $2/hr in as fast as 9-months (position-dependent) Exclusive, Placemakr-branded swag through our Placemakr Stars Program Weekly Paychecks, plus ZayZoon as an option to access your paycheck before your payday Plus, discounts to stay at select Placemakr properties all over the US

*The exact benefit terms and coverage are detailed in the Employee Handbook. Please note that Placemakr has the right amend policies and are subject to change.

This position is located in downtown Pittsburgh. The hourly range is $33.75-$35.75/hr based on experience.

## Your typical day

- Assist your property leader and/or the Area Chief Engineer in standing up all engineering structures including the hands-on implementation of back-end and access systems, programming of back of house and storage spaces, establishment of a base inventory and timely ordering system, and creation of Maintenance SOPs and Preventative Maintenance plans.
- Respond to all work orders in a timely manner and according to SOP’s to ensure a satisfactory experience.
- Keep all mechanical, storage, and back of house areas in a neat and orderly condition.
- Regularly inspect common areas and all equipment and systems to proactively prevent or fix issues before they can impact the resident/guest experience.
- Maintain and execute all preventive maintenance programs as scheduled.
- Accomplish all unit turns and in-house projects on time or better, and in line with appropriate specifications.
- Collaborate and work well with the front of house team, Corporate HQ, vendors, and contractors to ensure our operations are always tight, functional, and creating the best possible on-site experience for all involved.
- Manage workload of service requests and building maintenance in the absence of the Area Chief Engineer and prioritize and delegate to other team members as appropriate.
- Manage the inventory of equipment and supplies and work with the Area Chief Engineer to assess areas of need with respect to property specific equipment and supplies needs.
- Assist in all projects and tasks, as required.
- Assist in training new maintenance associates through shadowing and occasional task and/or building specifics tutorials.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What it takes

- You have a High School or General Education Degree, or commensurate experience in maintenance/engineering.
- You have a maintenance background in Class-A residential buildings or hotels, or similar engineering operations.
- You can perform a variety of repairs from start to finish in various areas without supervision or assistance.
- You have certificate(s) in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field (preferred).
- You have an advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
- You are an effective problem solver with written and verbal communications skills.
- You are skilled, hands-on, patient and a strong multi-tasker.
- You are highly organized and have the ability to organize tasks.
- You have the ability to plan and execute an onsite project from start to finish.
- You are physically capable and available to work overtime (including weekends and evenings, as well as possible on-call shifts).
- You have a pleasant demeanor and can handle interactions with a high degree of tolerance, diplomacy, and tact.
- You can effectively manage stressful working situations.
- You lead by example and embody the core values of Placemakr. You Own It. You Make It Better. You Treat People Right.
- Lead Maintenance Technicians will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for our Lead Maintenance Technicians and an exceptional guest experience.

## About Placemakr

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Placemakr is a tech-enabled hospitality platform that blends the space and comfort of apartments with the services and reliability of hotels for stays ranging from one night to one year.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Jason (last name not publicly stated in sources) and Bao (last name not publicly stated in sources) [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/about/what-is-placemakr)

## Core Business
- **Industries**: Hospitality, Real Estate, Property Technology (PropTech)
- **Target Customers**: Dual-sided: B2C (travelers needing nightly, short-term, or extended-stay accommodations) and B2B (corporate travel, group bookings, events, internships, and relocation housing).
- **Mission**: To change the future of hospitality and home by blurring the lines between homes and hotels. [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/contact-us)

## Products & Services
- **[Placemakr Platform]**: A technology-powered platform that operates “apartment-hotels” (all-suite hotel-style apartments). It provides full property operations, customer acquisition, and a tech stack to allow buildings to operate flexibly as both apartments and hotels. Key features include digital check-in, free high-speed Wi-Fi, Apple TVs, full kitchens/kitchenettes, in-unit washers/dryers, and optional a la carte housekeeping. [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/about/what-is-placemakr)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metrics**:
    - **Annual Revenue**: USD 15,000,000 (per LinkedIn data) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/placemakr)
    - **Total Funding**: USD 192.1 million across 5 rounds [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/placemakr)
    - **Recent Funding**: Series C of USD 65M closed in March 2023 [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/placemakr)
    - **Properties**: 18 properties in 11 cities across the US [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/corporate/join-our-team)
    - **Guest NPS**: 67, compared to the traditional hotel average of 41 [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/corporate/join-our-team)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lead investors include Highland Capital Partners and Harbert Growth Partners; other investors include a total of 6 in the Series C round. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/placemakr)
- **Growth Signals**: Named one of America's top 500 startup employers by Forbes in 2022; employee headcount increased by 5% YoY (+11 people) to a total of 174 (per LinkedIn, though the company site states 300+ team members). [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/corporate/join-our-team), [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/placemakr)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Flexible-Use Asset Class**: Creates a new category by allowing buildings to seamlessly switch between apartment and hotel use, optimizing revenue for property owners and offering unmatched flexibility for guests.
- **Tech-First Full-Stack Solution**: Owns both the physical operations and the technology platform, giving them control over the entire guest experience and property management process.
- **Capital Efficiency**: With $192M in funding, they have established a significant footprint of 18 properties in major US markets, showing a strong ability to scale a capital-intensive business.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion**: Continue to grow their portfolio of properties in top US metro locations.
- **Platform Optimization**: Deepen their technology stack and operational efficiency to improve the guest experience and building performance.
- **Multi-Segment Growth**: Targeting diverse travel needs including business, group, extended-stay, and intern housing to maximize occupancy and revenue per property.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as collaborative, driven, and accountable with a focus on empowerment, growth-mindedness, and innovation. The company emphasizes a "people first" approach. [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/corporate/join-our-team)
- **Work Flexibility**: Non-property team members are **remote-first** with the option to work from an office in Washington, DC or San Francisco. Property team members work **on-site** at their respective buildings. [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/contact-us), [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/corporate/join-our-team)
- **Travel & Team**: Remote teams have quarterly in-person retreats, and all teams have biannual in-person gatherings at various US locations. [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/contact-us), [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/corporate/join-our-team)
- **Compensation & Benefits**:
    - Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at $20/month.
    - Competitive pay with monthly, quarterly, or annual performance-based bonuses.
    - **Generous stock options for all team members.**
    - 401(k) with a 4% company match and immediate vesting after 6 months.
    - Flexible Time Off for exempt team members; Paid Time Off for property team members.
    - Eight paid holidays per year.
    - Cell phone, uniform, and health/wellness stipends for eligible positions. [placemakr.com](https://www.placemakr.com/corporate/join-our-team)

## Sources
1. [Placemakr Join Our Team Page](https://www.placemakr.com/corporate/join-our-team)
2. [Placemakr About Page](https://www.placemakr.com/about/what-is-placemakr)
3. [Placemakr Contact Us Page](https://www.placemakr.com/contact-us)
4. [Placemakr LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/placemakr)
5. [Placemakr Lever Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/placemakr/)

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