Apartment Maintenance Technician - Raritan NJ

About the role

Premier Development is looking for a reliable, skilled Maintenance Technician to join our onsite community team. If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, fixing things right the first time, and helping residents feel at home, this is a great fit for you. In this role, you'll handle day-to-day repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and help keep our community running smoothly and looking great.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Work Orders: Complete daily resident service requests for general plumbing, basic electrical, light carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Preventative Maintenance: Inspect buildings, common areas, and mechanicals regularly to spot and fix minor issues before they become big problems.
• Turnovers: Assist in preparing vacant apartments for new residents (minor repairs, hardware replacement, safety checks).
• Resident Communication: Provide friendly, professional updates to residents while completing work orders in their homes.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain clean work areas, follow safety protocols, and ensure the community grounds are well-maintained.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 1+ year of experience in residential, apartment, or commercial building maintenance.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, drywall repair, and general maintenance.
• Certifications: EPA / HVAC Certification is a strong plus.
• Tools & Transport: Valid driver's license and your own basic hand tools required.
• Availability: Willingness to participate in a shared, rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies. NOT EVERY WEEKEND - Great work/life balance.

Benefits

• Vehicle/Gas Stipend
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Company BBQ & Holiday party

Schedule

Monday - Friday, [e.g., 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM] + rotating on-call schedule (with overtime pay).