Maintenance Technician - Commercial Property Management

About the role

Van Buskirk Companies is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Commercial Maintenance Technician to join our Commercial Property Maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and preventive maintenance and repair work across VBC’s commercial properties.
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems.
• Repair and maintain locks, keys, and access systems.
• Clandscape and Groundskeeping: Conduct lawn and landscaping tasks, trimming trees, planting, weeding, watering, minor sprinkler repairs, and limited snow removal.
• Clean-up: Perform daily clean-up duties, such as trash removal and litter control from property grounds and parking lots.
• Tenant Request: Respond to tenant service calls, ensuring efficient and exceptional customer service.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance time and activities, and inventory supplies.
• Research and source materials from cost-effective vendors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant maintenance experience, preferably in commercial property management or a similar role.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance for frequent travel between job sites.
• Proficiency in general maintenance methods, including the use of hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings to diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
• Resourceful problem-solving skills and adaptability to unconventional challenges.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety protocols.
• Professional verbal communication skills for courteous and responsive interactions with tenants, vendors and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to see, hear, and consistently lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 100 lbs. with assistance).
• Mobile and endurance for frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling and ladder climbing.
• Manual dexterity and skilled hand-eye coordination to operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions.

Skills

• General maintenance methods.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and mechanical systems.
• Reading technical manuals and drawings.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunity for career development and growth.
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor Company Match.
• Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance.
• PTO, holidays, bereavement, and more.

Pay

• Competitive compensation with opportunity for career development and growth.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends as needed.