Maintenance Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Join the BNE Real Estate Group team as a Full-Time Maintenance Associate One Harrison in Harrison, NJ, and dive into an exciting, hands-on role that offers daily challenges and opportunities for growth. In this onsite position, you'll be integral to ensuring our properties are well-maintained and safe for residents, main duties are work orders, turns and preventative maintenance tasks.

With a pay rate starting at $25/hr based on experience level, you'll be rewarded for your expertise while working in a professional and collaborative environment. Every day promises new tasks and the satisfaction of making a difference in our community.

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!

As a Maintenance Associate at BNE Real Estate Group, you will play a crucial role in the daily upkeep of our community in Harrison. Your responsibilities will include executing work orders and apartment turnovers (includes painting/cleaning) promptly and efficiently, ensuring all maintenance operations run smoothly. You'll perform routine maintenance tasks and conduct daily inspections of the property, identifying any potential issues before they escalate. This hands-on position requires a strong commitment to safety and organization, as you work to maintain a welcoming environment for residents and uphold the high standards of our customer-centric culture. Your expertise will directly contribute to the overall satisfaction of our community!

To excel as a Maintenance Associate at BNE Real Estate Group, candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 1 year of experience in property management or relevant maintenance fields. Proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Yardi, is essential for effective communication and task management.

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, coupled with strong organizational skills and excellent time management, will help you succeed in this fast-paced role. Knowledge of property management regulations and laws is crucial for compliance, as is a strong customer service orientation to ensure resident satisfaction.

Additionally, candidates should be prepared to work in varying environmental conditions, maintain punctual attendance, and participate in the emergency on-call program (rotating). A valid Driver's License is also required.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; emergency on-call required (rotated between team members)

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• 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
• 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
• Strong customer service orientation
• Valid Driver's License

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.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the company is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all the essential functions of the position. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation would cause an undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for the position.

If you are looking to work on a collaborative and productive team, apply now!