Maintenance Technician

About the Role

United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business – is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management. We have an immediate need for a Maintenance Technician to join the team at Parkstead Watertown Gouverneur, one of United Group's professionally managed multi-family apartment communities located in Watertown, NY.

Maintenance & Technical Duties

• Completes maintenance work orders – as assigned
• Performs necessary maintenance relating to both the exterior and interiors of all buildings of the property assigned
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and work materials
• Maintains a working knowledge of all utility sources and supply lines
• General maintenance experience includes painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, mowing, plowing, etc.
• Performs all phases of snow removal from all needed areas and maintains all appropriate equipment
• Paints, cleans, completes maintenance items, and all other items required for the completion of the unit under renovation
• Cleans all common areas and responsible for trash removal

Planning, Oversight & Communication

• Assesses and prioritizes all work to be performed on assigned site
• Completes daily work schedules for routine maintenance duties
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager of all problems and potential issues of concern
• Ensures quality of work duties performed
• Handles emergency situations that may arise; and communicates all details of the incident to the Property Manager
• Special projects and other responsibilities may be determined

Interpersonal & Safety Responsibilities

• Will be available for on-call as necessary
• Maintains a professional and courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees
• Actively participates and follows the safety and health programs

Requirements

• High School Diploma; applicable Work History
• 2+ years of experience in residential property maintenance is preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and heating systems
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication, sales, and negotiation skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents and challenging situations
• A minimum of three (3) years driving experience is required if the position will be responsible for driving or considered to be a driving role

Physical Expectations & Work Environment

• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours
• Frequent body movements including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, and pull
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various weather conditions
• Frequently may be exposed to outdoor spaces, service areas, or other environments which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects
• Potential exposure to substances such as paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc. which may be considered irritants
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions

Pay & Schedule

• $20 per hour plus Bonus Program
• Full Time; Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Evening and weekend hours required as needed for emergency maintenance needs

Benefits

• 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; Evo (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