Maintenance Technician - Field
Summary
Performs daily repairs and maintenance at residential apartment buildings, handling electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general upkeep while responding to resident requests and emergencies.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and overall physical care of apartment buildings/complexes. This hands on role supports the Building Superintendent and property management team to ensure a well maintained, safe, and high quality living environment for all residents. The ideal candidate is a reliable professional with strong technical skills, a customer service mindset, and residential or multi-unit properties. The individual will be a part of a crew and travel to various sites.
Key Responsibilities
General Maintenance & Repairs
- Complete daily service work orders with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Prepare market ready apartments, including cleaning, repairs, painting, and installations.
- Perform electrical repairs such as lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, appliances, and related equipment.
- Conduct plumbing repairs including clearing stoppages, repairing leaks, replacing fittings and valves, and basic pipe work.
- Perform carpentry tasks including fitting doors, installing molding, floor repairs, framing, sanding, and refinishing.
- Complete sheetrock repair, spackling, priming, and painting as needed.
- Assist with flooring repairs or replacements.
Building Operations & Property Care
- Maintain all common areas, including lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms, elevators, and amenity spaces in accordance with company standards.
- Conduct routine cleaning and custodial tasks for resident turnover.
- Maintain building grounds, walkways, and exterior areas.
- Perform repairs involving concrete, roofing, masonry, and fencing as necessary.
- Participate in all ongoing building improvement and capital projects.
- Support HVAC controls and ensure familiarity with building mechanical systems.
Emergency Response & On Call Rotation
- Participate in the on call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Respond promptly to emergency requests including floods, power outages, leaks, and safety risks.
- Demonstrate full knowledge of emergency building shutoffs (water, electrical, gas).
Inspections & Compliance
- Conduct annual and periodic apartment inspections.
- Identify safety hazards and report or resolve issues promptly.
- Assist with compliance efforts and preventative maintenance schedules.
Resident & Team Communication
- Professionally interact with residents, providing high quality service and clear communication.
- Deliver notices to residents and support the Property Manager with building updates.
- Work collaboratively with the maintenance and management team to ensure exceptional property operations.
Seasonal Duties
- Participate in snow and ice removal efforts, including shoveling, salting, and maintaining walkways.
- Assist with seasonal building preparation tasks (HVAC, landscaping, winterization, etc.).