Maintenance Technician I

About the role

The Maintenance Technician I position at The Atwater at Ninth Square in New Haven, CT offers a generous sign-on bonus for new hires. This role performs various entry-level maintenance functions including minor repairs in areas like electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, painting, and heating/air issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists with clean out and demo work for all turnover related responsibilities once apartments are vacated to ensure make-ready status is achieved in a timely manner.
• Assists with general carpentry duties such as wallboard repair, countertop/cabinet replacement, finish carpentry, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, and ceramic tile repair.
• Performs minor drywall patch work, painting, replacement of cover plates, and cleaning common areas.
• Maintains inventory and picks up/delivers supplies using company or personal vehicle.
• Removes snow from property during any and at all hours under manager’s direction.
• Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing weeds and debris.
• Performs assigned preventive maintenance duties and tasks.
• Aids in equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assists with on-call activity during off hours for urgent needs and handles off-hours lockouts and key activities.
• Participates in more complex maintenance projects with more senior maintenance staff.
• Assists at other properties in the region as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances, HVAC and/or carpentry.
• Basic familiarity with cellphones and tablets.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to speak and understand basic English.

Physical Capabilities

Must live within 30 minutes of the property, unless otherwise approved by management. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb and work on ladders, work with arms raised over head, stand/walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend at waist and knees to lift boxes, appliances, furniture, shovel snow, etc.

Pay

$500 payable with first paycheck
$500 payable after 90 days of employment (New hires only)

Schedule

Regular, full-time schedule.

Benefits

At Beacon Communities LLC, we offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family. These benefits include:

• Health & Wellness Benefits: Quality medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, and 100% company-paid life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 13 paid holidays per year, vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days, and early close Fridays.
• Retailer Planning: A 401(k) program with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, and more!

Company Overview

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties, including affordable housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-income housing. Our developments span new construction, historic adaptive reuse, and renovations of existing housing. At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents' lives by building outstanding communities that contribute to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross-section of our society, ensuring they are healthy, vibrant, and planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other protected class. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.