Maintenance Technician

RPM Development Group, a leading NJ developer of affordable housing, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II, known here as a Live-In Superintendent for a property located in Princeton, NJ. Position Summary The Maintenance Technician II supports daily property operations by completing routine and intermediate maintenance work that helps maintain clean, safe, attractive, and inspection-ready apartment communities. This role requires dependable hands-on maintenance skills, strong customer service, sound judgment, and the ability to complete work orders, unit turns, preventative maintenance tasks, and property upkeep with limited supervision. Complete routine and intermediate maintenance repairs, service requests, inspections, and assigned preventative maintenance in accordance with company standards, safety expectations, and property priorities. Maintain common areas, grounds, curb appeal, trash and recycling areas, snow removal areas, mechanical spaces, and other property areas to help ensure the community remains clean, safe, and inspection ready. Use Yardi Maintenance Mobile and other company technology to document, update, and close assigned work orders accurately, including notes, photos, labor, materials, and completion status when applicable. Support apartment turnovers by completing assigned make‑ready tasks, including repairs, cleaning support, painting, lock changes, fixture replacement, and basic unit preparation within established timelines. Perform general repairs related to appliances, plumbing, painting, electrical fixtures, locks, doors, carpentry, drywall, flooring, and building maintenance within skill level, training, and company procedures. Identify maintenance concerns, safety hazards, code‑related issues, recurring problems, and capital repair needs, and communicate them promptly to the appropriate supervisor. Provide courteous, respectful, and professional service to residents, applicants, vendors, housing partners, and internal team members. Work closely with the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, Facility Manager, and maintenance team to support occupancy, resident retention, inspection results, compliance readiness, and property goals. Support cost control by using supplies responsibly, reporting inventory needs, reducing repeat repairs, and completing assigned work efficiently. Assist at additional sites as determined by company needs and support maintenance coverage, special projects, inspections, and emergency response when needed. Respond to emergencies, on‑call needs, after‑hours calls, safety concerns, and urgent resident issues in a timely, professional, and solutions‑focused manner. Work beyond assigned responsibilities when needed to advance company goals and strengthen property performance. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school, technical certification, or industry training preferred. At least 2 years of maintenance experience in multifamily housing, property management, facilities, construction, or a related field preferred. Solid working knowledge of general maintenance, including appliance repairs, basic plumbing, painting, electrical fixtures, locks, doors, carpentry, drywall, grounds, and customer service. Ability to complete routine and intermediate repairs, follow instructions, troubleshoot common maintenance issues, and request support when needed. Ability to identify safety concerns, maintenance trends, recurring issues, and needed repairs and communicate them clearly to supervisors. Ability to read basic instructions, service information, safety guidance, inspection reports, work orders, and vendor documentation. Technology literacy required; ability to use Yardi Maintenance Mobile or similar work order technology required or must be learned within company timelines. Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between properties as needed. Ability to use a personal vehicle for travel between properties and transportation of small maintenance‑related items as needed. Required to live at the assigned property or within a reasonable response distance based on site requirements and business needs. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Ability to work periodic flexible hours, including emergency response or on‑call assignments. Ability to work at property locations in a variety of neighborhood settings and support additional sites as assigned. Ability to climb stairs and ladders, ride elevators, push, pull, bend, squat, reach overhead, and lift up to 15 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to walk or stand for 6 to 8 hours per day. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time and during various weather conditions, including snow removal and emergency response situations. Excellent working conditions. O n-site apartment and extensive benefits are provided for this position. RPM Development takes pride in offering its employees an outstanding benefits package, including: Bonus Potential up to 15% of base salary. Generous Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays annually, plus up to 15 days of PTO in the first year, with increases based on tenure. 401(k) Retirement Plan with a discretionary dollar‑for‑dollar company match and potential profit‑sharing opportunities. Comprehensive Health Coverage: RPM covers 90% or more of employee health insurance premiums. Fully Paid Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for all staff. Professional Growth Opportunities through internal advancement and ongoing training. Seasonal Perks: Summer hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day. EOE Company Description At RPM Development Group, our goal is to create high-quality affordable housing. Throughout our history this has meant developing residential communities that are affordable and serve as environments for residents and their families to thrive. Our company takes great pride in creating housing that is attractively designed, skillfully built, and well‑managed. Sustainable building is one of the core values that guides our work. When affordable housing is done well, we believe that it can serve as a transformational resource for residents and a source of beauty and vibrancy for surrounding communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr RPM Management