Maintenance Technician I

About the role

Related Affordable spearheads Related's initiatives to preserve and enhance the nation's affordable housing supply. With over 50 years of experience in affordable housing acquisitions and development, Related Affordable is renowned nationally for its financing, preservation, and rehabilitation innovation. Presently, Related Affordable manages one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the United States. Our team is committed to the principle that everyone deserves a quality home, and we tirelessly strive to fulfill this mission in communities nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests in a timely manner and interact with residents to ensure their needs are met.
• Prepare vacant units to occupancy standards within established time frames.
• Inspect property mechanical systems and grounds, addressing safety issues immediately with management.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
• Perform cleaning and upkeep of common areas and grounds.
• Assist in emergency repairs as directed by supervisors and rotate on-call for emergency maintenance.
• Maintain an inventory of maintenance supplies and report any shortages.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance activities in partnership with the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in general maintenance or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• Affordable housing experience is a plus.
• Must be able to participate in the emergency on-call rotation as needed.
• Dedicated to exceeding expectations by providing exceptional service.
• Willingness to embrace feedback and continuously improve.
• Strong belief in the value of teamwork and collaboration.
• Reliable and committed to doing the right thing at all times.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Personal standards of appearance and dress compatible with the Company’s standards.

Demonstrates accountability and reliability by taking full ownership of projects and outcomes, prioritizing precision and attention to detail, and approaching challenges with grit, resilience, and proactive problem-solving, while continuously engaging in learning and development to enhance performance; fosters collaboration and a resident-centered environment, ensuring empathy, respect, and cross-functional success in all interactions.

Benefits

• Lots of paid time off (19+ days!).
• Customizable total rewards package – choose from medical, vision and dental options, along with life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial wellness perks such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs.
• Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to team members.
• Fertility benefits – such as surrogacy, adoption assistance and more.
• Paid time off to volunteer and we will match your charitable donations!
• Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities are available.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $25.00 per hour. Annual performance bonus available. This position is non‑exempt, meaning eligible for overtime pay.