Maintenance Technician / Handyperson - Residential Building - Newark, NJ

Maintenance Technician / Handyperson

Residential Building - Newark, NJ

Full-Time

Summary: We are looking for a professional Handyperson with residential or apartment building maintenance experience to assist with the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of building systems and equipment. This is a hands-on position for someone comfortable completing a variety of repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical, apartment repairs, and general building maintenance.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine maintenance work and makes repairs to properties as needed, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and light electrical
• Works closely with Property Manager/Superintendent who will help coordinate tasks
• Coordinates with tenants to set times to access apartments to make repairs
• Efficiently manages incoming service requests
• Repairs walkways and exteriors
• Tracks time and logs activities and the work completed for each job
• Completes renovation projects as needed
• Performs high-quality work with attention to detail
• Participates in on-call rotations with the Superintendent to respond to tenant requests and issues, with compensation provided for travel to the property

Requirements:

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience with a successful track record as a Maintenance Technician/Handyperson
• Experienced and knowledgeable in construction and maintenance
• Able to handle a wide variety of repairs, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills to communicate with tenants and other staff effectively
• Good at using email, text messages, and apps for business purposes
• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including additional hours and adjusted shifts as required
• Owning tools needed for general handyperson tasks is preferred

Pay Range: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only Voluntary dental and vision plan options Bonus Eligible 401(K) available plus company match Paid Time Off 12 Paid Company Holidays Commuter Benefits Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance Employee Referral Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PBG

EOE Statement - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.