In January’s edition of NAAEI’s Apartment Jobs Snapshot, available jobs in the rental housing industry comprised nearly 39% percent of the real estate sector. Metros with the highest concentration of job postings included Portland, Kansas City, Dallas, Minneapolis and Seattle. This month’s edition spotlights the maintenance technician. Demand for these positions were highest in Portland, Seattle and Denver, where market salaries also surpassed the national average. The top specialized skills employers are seeking included plumbing, repair, HVAC, carpentry and painting.
