Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The United Group of Companies, Inc. specializes in all phases of real estate: development, financing, construction, and property management. Our unique Company delivers a high-quality product and high-end resident experiences within active adult senior living, student housing, multi-family communities housing, commercial properties, and mixed-use neighborhoods. UGOC, and at times with joint-venture partners, has developed and financed over $5 billion dollars of real estate projects, acquired more than $500 million in projects and managed 1.5 million square feet of commercial space and over 20,000 apartments units.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for five consecutive years, most recently for 2024. We have achieved this recognition by fostering a culture of leadership and accountability, offering a unique environment to our employees that cultivates individual growth and rewards performance.

We have an immediate need for a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team at The Arbella at Bramble Hill, one of United Group's newest Active Adult (55+) apartment communities, currently in the construction stage in Worcester, MA.

Major Tasks + Key Responsibilities:

General Maintenance:

• Assesses and prioritizes all maintenance work to be performed on assigned site
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and work materials
• Completes daily work schedules for routine maintenance duties
• Completes maintenance work orders as assigned
• Ensures quality of work duties performed
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager of all problems and potential issues of concern
• Maintains a working knowledge of all utility sources and supply lines
• Paints, cleans, completes maintenance items, and all other items required for the completion of the unit under renovation
• Performs necessary maintenance relating to both the exterior and interiors of all buildings of the property assigned
• Handles emergency situations that may arise and communicates all details of the incident to the Property Manager
• Performs all phases of snow removal from all needed areas and maintains all appropriate equipment
• General maintenance experience include painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, mowing, plowing, etc.
• Will be available for after hours on-call as necessary
• Maintains a professional and courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees
• Special projects and other responsibilities may be determined

Janitorial:

• Clean and maintain common areas such as lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and laundry rooms
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in all shared indoor spaces
• Empty and sanitize trash and recycling bins in public areas and outside entrances
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces (elevator buttons, door handles, railings) regularly
• Clean and restock supplies in public restrooms (toilet paper, soap, paper towels)
• Maintain cleanliness of front entrances, vestibules, and building exterior walkways
• Dust and wipe down mailboxes, baseboards, light fixtures, and lobby furniture
• Clean interior glass doors, mirrors, and lobby windows
• Remove litter and debris from exterior property grounds

Job Overview + Requirements:

• Job Type: Maintenance Technician; $25 per hour
• Work Hours: Full Time; Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (weekend hours required as needed)
• Training for Position: preventative maintenance, safety, and related
• Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, painting
• Required Education: Applicable Work History
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in residential property maintenance
• Current and Valid Driver's License required
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Ability to solve problems involving maintenance, safety, and challenging situations

Benefits & Time Off:

• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• 401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.