Maintenance Specialist

Join BNE Real Estate Group as a Full-Time Maintenance Associate at our brand new stunning lease-up, The Pearl at Station Bay in South Amboy, where every day brings a new challenge and opportunity for growth!

Here, you'll perform the day to day maintenance operations as directed at the community. Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your expertise in preparing make-ready units and prepping and painting apartments for the turn schedule is highly valued. Our collaborative team is dedicated to excellence, ensuring safety and compliance measures are always met. If you have a knack for handling service requests efficiently while executing preventative maintenance tasks, this is your chance to shine!

You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and benefits are eligible after 90 days of employment. Step into a role that emphasizes customer-centricity and integrity while fostering your professional growth.

What's your day like?

As an experienced Maintenance Associate at BNE Real Estate Group, you'll play a vital role within our residential property management team. Your expertise in work orders, move-in/out will be essential as you efficiently perform routine maintenance tasks and respond to service requests. We seek candidates who are comfortable using software systems and apps to log notes and track progress, ensuring that every detail is accounted for.

Your commitment to excellence and organization will shine as you prepare make-ready units and assist in the prep and paint of apartments for the turn schedule. Join us in creating a customer-focused environment where your skills and dedication will contribute to high performance and a collaborative team culture!

Are you the Maintenance Associate we're looking for?

To thrive as a Maintenance Associate at BNE Real Estate Group, you'll need a blend of technical skills and personal attributes. A high school diploma and at least one year of experience in property management or maintenance fields are essential. Proficiency in computer programs, particularly Microsoft Office and Yardi, will streamline your daily tasks, including logging service requests and maintaining inventory lists for essential supplies. Strong verbal skills and a customer service orientation are crucial for effectively communicating with residents and building staff. You should be well-organized, possess excellent time management skills, and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Familiarity with property management regulations and laws will enhance your ability to ensure safety and compliance measures are met. Be prepared to work in diverse environments and manage various maintenance tasks, from prepping and painting apartments to conducting daily inspections and addressing any maintenance concerns that arise.

Job Responsibilities:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years' experience in property management and or other relevant maintenance fields
• Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Yardi
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Well organized with excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of regulations and laws regarding property management
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work overtime hours as required to complete assignments/projects
• Work in cold/hot/dusty/loud environment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Professional Image
• Strong Verbal Skills
• Strong customer service orientation

Maintenance

• Responsible for the completion of assigned maintenance service requests in a timely manner
• Responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks in elevators, hallways and amenities, etc.
• Maintain inventory lists for cleaning and maintenance supplies
• Complete daily inspection of property during your walks and notify Managers of any issues
• Maintain the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other common areas
• Prep and paint apartments based on turn schedule
• Prepare make ready units, including removing trash, cleaning and painting
• Paint common areas
• Assist maintenance team with snow removal and landscaping
• Replace, repair or adjust locks, cylinders, latches, door checks, springs knobs, hinges and window blinds
• Replace, repair or adjust receptacles, plates, sockets, switches, and lighting fixtures
• Replace, repair or adjust speedy connectors, washers, faucets, cartridges, flush meter, other plumbing parts, toilet seats, toilet hardware, showerheads, shower rods and curtains
• Install smoke alarms and any other fire safety devices
• Grout and replace wall tiles
• Clear local waste line and drain stoppages
• Clean filters for HVAC
• Check and report leaks, damage, debris and security issues
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, amenity spaces, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Manager/Property Manager
• Assist with the preventative maintenance program
• Assist management with other projects, as requested and required
• Maintain excellent customer service with the residents and building staff
• If required, participate in the emergency on-call program

Safety

• Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner
• Follow a "safety first" principle

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Will you join our team?

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

An offer from BNE Real Estate Group is contingent upon the results of a background check.