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Split system and package units, heat pumps, reversing valves, compressors (reciprocating, scroll), evaporator and condenser coils, TXV and capillary tubes, refrigerant lifecycle (R-22 phase-out, R-410A current, R-454B low-GWP 2025 transition), EPA Section 608 technician certification (Type I small appliances, Type II high-pressure, Type III low-pressure, Universal), superheat/subcooling charging, MERV 8-11 filter selection, condensate drain P-traps and pans, thermostat wiring (R, C, Y, G, W), furnace ignition (standing pilot, HSI, DSI), gas leak detection, flame sensor cleaning.

Water supply (copper, PEX, CPVC), DWV systems, P-traps and venting, toilet repair (flapper, fill valve, flush valve, wax ring), faucet cartridges and compression stems, sink and tub drain clearing (auger, plunger, enzyme), garbage disposals (reset, jam), water heaters (tank gas/electric, tankless, T&P valve, anode rod, element replacement), sump pumps, shut-off valves, pressure regulators, backflow prevention, leak detection.

Residential single-phase 120/240V service, breaker panels, single-pole/3-way/4-way switches, receptacle wiring (line vs load), GFCI protection required in bathrooms/kitchens/garages/outdoors/laundry per NEC, tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles required in dwelling units since NEC 2008, AFCI protection for dwelling unit circuits, circuit testing (multimeter, voltage tester, receptacle tester), lockout/tagout, light fixtures and ballast replacement, smoke and CO detector wiring, doorbell transformers.

Drywall patching (mesh tape, paper tape, setting vs drying compounds, hot mud), corner bead repair, texture matching (knockdown, orange peel, smooth), primer selection (PVA, stain-blocking, bonding), interior paint (flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss), cutting in and rolling technique, surface prep (TSP, sanding, caulk), spot priming, color matching for turn units.

Refrigerators (compressor, defrost timer, evaporator fan, condenser coil cleaning, door gasket), dishwashers (inlet valve, drain pump, float switch, spray arms), ranges and ovens (bake/broil elements, igniters for gas, control boards), microwaves (safety — never bypass interlock; capacitor discharge), clothes washers (belt, pump, lid switch), dryers (lint trap and vent cleaning — fire hazard, thermal fuse, heating element, belt, idler pulley).

Move-out inspection and damage documentation, scope-of-work creation, make-ready checklist, sequence (trash-out, clean, paint, carpet/flooring, appliances, punch list), SODA (security deposit) accounting principles, vendor coordination (carpet, paint, cleaning), quality control walk, final walk-through with property manager, typical 3-5 day target turn.

Seasonal PM schedules (HVAC spring/fall, coil cleaning, condensate treatment, filter change quarterly), water heater flush, dryer vent cleaning (annual), smoke/CO detector tests and battery replacement, GFCI/AFCI monthly test, exterior caulking, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, irrigation winterization, pool/spa chemistry (where applicable), unit/common area inspections.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 general industry, Hazard Communication (GHS — SDS, labels, pictograms), PPE (eye, hand, respiratory, hearing), lockout/tagout (LOTO) before electrical/mechanical work, ladder safety (3-point contact, ratio 4:1), fall protection at 6 ft, electrical safety (de-energize, verify zero-energy), chemical storage and compatibility, bloodborne pathogens, heat illness.

Carpet (cut pile, loop, Berber) stretching with power stretcher, knee kicker, seam tape and iron, pad replacement, stain treatment; vinyl and LVP (floating click-lock, underlayment, expansion gap), sheet vinyl seam sealer; ceramic/porcelain tile repair and grouting; laminate flooring replacement; transition strips (T-mold, reducer, threshold).

Interior prehung door installation, hollow-core vs solid-core, hinge mortise, strike plate alignment, deadbolt and passage/privacy lockset, rekey cylinder, door closer adjustment, weatherstripping and sweeps, baseboard and casing replacement, cabinet hinge and drawer slide repair, countertop (laminate, solid surface) seam and scratch repair.

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code basics for multifamily, smoke alarm placement (each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, each level) and interconnection, CO alarms near sleeping areas, fire extinguisher classes (A ordinary, B flammable liquids, C electrical, K kitchen) and PASS technique, sprinkler heads and escutcheons (never paint or hang from heads), egress window requirements, self-closing fire-rated doors in corridors.

Single-hung and double-hung window repair (balance springs, sash cords), sliding windows, window screen rescreening (spline), glass pane and IGU replacement, weatherstripping, sliding glass door rollers and tracks, window cranks for casement, caulking and flashing.

Integrated pest management (IPM) principles — identification, monitoring, prevention, mechanical/biological before chemical; common pests (cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, rodents, termites); bait stations, exclusion sealing, sanitation, resident education; licensed PCO boundaries vs in-house maintenance; bed bug protocol and coordination.

Fair Housing Act 7 protected classes (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability); reasonable accommodation and modification requests for disabilities; professional communication and entry notice (typically 24-hour written notice); documentation of work orders; privacy and confidentiality; non-retaliation; ADA common areas.

Hand tools (tape, screwdrivers, pliers, wrench sets), power tools (drill, impact, multi-tool, reciprocating saw), specialty (torch, vacuum pump, manifold gauges, drain auger, multimeter), fasteners (screws, anchors, drywall/masonry), basic math (area, volume, fractions, decimals) for material ordering.