Maintenance Technician - Maple Square Apartments

The John Stewart Company is a full-service housing management, development and consulting organization that began in 1978 with a commitment to providing high quality service in the affordable housing sector. We work to enrich the lives of our residents and employees, while delivering our services cost-effectively, efficiently and with the highest levels of professionalism, compassion, integrity and respect.

About the role

The Lead Maintenance oversees the day-to-day tasks of the maintenance and janitorial needs of the building. The position acts as a leader and role model for the rest of the staff, performing a wide variety of maintenance duties including preventative, emergency, cosmetic, and routine maintenance, as well as regular inspections. The role requires safe work practices, sustained physical effort, troubleshooting, problem-solving, attention to detail, customer service, and time management.

An on-site unit is available.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and respond to work orders, including following up with residents and management as needed.
• Assist in safety trainings and inspections.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Follow up with management on projects and inspection requirements, meeting deadlines.
• Operate and make all installations and repairs in accordance with local, state, and national codes.
• Inspect work of others for quality, completion, safety, and compliance with contract as directed.
• Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance of safety equipment and appliances for proper operation.
• Function in an on-call capacity and have reliable transportation.

Requirements

• Basic mathematical and computer skills with fluency in English.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to worker protection, precautions, occupational hazards, and safety procedures for housing.
• 5+ years of multi-family apartment maintenance experience preferred, or 3 years of proven experience comparable to a certified journeyman level craftsman in one or more building trades, or vocational-tech graduate with a journeyman rating in one or more trade classifications.

Benefits

For Employees who work 30+ hours/week:

• Medical, dental, and vision care; preventative medical care paid at 100%.
• Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability.
• Free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of compensation (for employees who work 20+ hours per week).

For Employees who work less than 30 hours/week:

• Free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of compensation (for employees who work 20+ hours per week).
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.