CAREERS TO CONSIDER

CARPENTRY

HVAC

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

MASONRY

WELDING

PAINTING

ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING

LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY
INVESTMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HANDYWORK

RESTORATION

Property Management

Keeping Up Communities

Property Managers and maintenance personnel in the multi-family industry have the important job of ensuring communities are run smoothly and are well maintained. Beginning your career in multi-family living can provide many versatile choices in property management and maintenance. Property management positions require customer service and business administration skills, along with great attention to detail. Maintenance positions—which are more associated with the skilled trades industry—require troubleshooting technical malfunctions, handling property repairs, and managing the upkeep of the grounds. Maintenance professionals perform hands-on technical tasks and hold expertise that is transferable to other skilled careers. If you’re a problem solver who loves to work with your hands, a career in property maintenance may be right for you.

DID YOU KNOW?

An average of 152K+

maintenance jobs are
projected to open
each year over the
next decade1

REQUIREMENTS

Customer
Service

Physical
Stamina

Detail-
Oriented

Problem
Solving

Hand-Eye
Coordination

Management

STARTING SALARY

$35K-$129K2

JOBS AVAILABLE

429.6K3

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the maintenance department
  • Perform regular maintenance checks and arrange repairs as needed
  • Perform inspection and diagnosis of the safety of equipment
  • Review inventory and order supplies as needed
  • Identify, diagnose and clearly explain technical problems to clients

Pathways to Becoming a Property Manager

Education:

Earn your high school diploma or equivalent, then go to trade school.

Experience:

Land an apprenticeship to earn a salary while you learn the tricks of the trade.

Certifications:

Gain certifications to progress your career and increase your salary.

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Trade School

12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS

Certificate /Diploma

<$21K Program Cost

Leave school with little debt

$53.3K Median Salary

Land a job immediately

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COLLEGE

4+ YEARS

Bachelor's Degree

$106K College Cost

Average 4-year tuition cost

$62.2K Median Salary

Job hunt in a competitive industry

Start Your Career in Property Management

The Path to Pro Training Program helps you understand what it takes to work in property management and other skilled industries. You can identify the career you’ll find happiness in, get mentored by pros in that field, and learn the basics.