Maintenance Technician

About the role

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh-based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities.

Schedule flexibility

After 90 days of employment, employees can opt in to flex their schedule to work four 10-hour shifts or Tuesday–Saturday each week.

Core values

• Aesthetics
• Alignment
• Collaboration
• Compassion
• Inclusiveness
• Quality
• Commitment
• Empathy
• Humility
• Integrity
• Responsibility

These values are embodied in TREK’s Hospitality Covenant, which commits the team to:

• Treat everyone with the kindness we all want
• Do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work
• Take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform all necessary repairs to vacant apartments for new residents
• Respond to all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner
• Diagnose, repair, and/or replace items including, but not limited to:
  • HVAC (including filters, belts, and thermostats)
  • Windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors and closets
  • Cabinets, countertops, appliances
  • Plumbing and fixtures, faucets, valves, pumps, garbage disposal, toilet
  • Window treatments, ceramic tile, grout, caulk
  • Electrical, roofing, walkway, asphalt
  • Painting, carpeting, and drywall
• Follow RRP protocol for painting, carpentry, and drywall repairs as needed
• Assist in maintaining the exterior of the property to provide curb appeal and upkeep of grounds, including snow removal
• Complete work order requests in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Provide preventative maintenance for all buildings’ systems, equipment, and components
• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts
• Be available for weekend work, on-call rotation, and emergency service call duties

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; trade school and/or industry-trade certifications/degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC) preferred
• Minimum of two years of multi-site, multi-family, multi-property type operational management experience—preferably with a portfolio of properties that contain a mix of residential property types or a comparable role in hotel/resort/retail management
• Minimum of two years of advanced hands-on experience in one or more trades—plumbing, HVAC, boiler, carpentry, appliance, and electrical repairs
• Valid driver’s license required
• Child abuse clearances and background check required

Physical demands & work environment

This position is very active, with occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 80 pounds. Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasional outside weather condition exposure. This job may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours to support emergency repairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Employer-paid basic life
• 401k with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)