Maintenance Technician

Job description

Location: Cohoes Area
Schedule: Full-Time • Monday-Friday • On-Call Rotation
Pay: $24-$26/hour (based on experience) + Bonus Potential

About the Role
We're looking for a reliable, skilled, and hands-on Maintenance Technician to help keep our community running smoothly. This role is more than fixing things-you'll directly impact the comfort, safety, and satisfaction of our residents every day.
If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with your hands, solving problems, and taking pride in a job well done, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What You'll Do
Respond quickly and professionally to resident service requests (goal: 24-hour turnaround when possible).
Complete apartment make-ready repairs to ensure new residents move into homes that feel clean, comfortable, and well cared for.
Monitor overall property conditions and proactively address maintenance needs.
Perform preventive maintenance and maintain accurate documentation of all work orders and inspections.
Maintain curb appeal and keep grounds and common areas clean, safe, and inviting (snow removal, landscaping, debris pickup).
Assist with special projects, capital improvements, and other property needs as assigned.
Collaborate with the property management team to ensure timely communication and exceptional service.

What We're Looking For
Experience in one or more trades: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, locksmithing, painting, landscaping, or janitorial.
Strong customer service skills-you take pride in being friendly, respectful, and helpful.
Ability to work independently, stay organized, prioritize tasks, and follow through.
Willingness to participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.
A team player who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
EPA certification or HVAC experience is a plus (but not required).

Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on, active role that requires:
Regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and use of tools.
Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs. with assistance provided for heavier loads.
Working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Why Join Us?
Competitive pay: $24-$26/hour (based on experience) + bonus potential
Paid holidays & PTO, Flex Time, Bereavement, Employee Rental Discounts and other Prime Perks.
Full benefits package including health, dental, vision.
401(k) with company match.
Stable daytime schedule (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM)
Opportunities to grow your skillset across multiple trades.
Supportive team environment that values reliability, hard work, and excellent service.
The chance to make a meaningful, visible impact on the community you support.

About Prime Companies:
For more than four decades, Prime Companies has provided top real estate solutions and services creating superior real estate experiences and quality communities. With more than 2,000 apartment units and over 3,000,000 square feet of developed, constructed, and managed real estate, Prime continues to build value to give back to the community, hiring quality associates, utilizing cutting-edge technology, creativity, and expertise, all while bettering the lives of our associates, communities, partners, and clients.