Maintenance Technician- The Arboretum

About the role

The Arboretum Apartments in Farmingville, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician. The maintenance tech is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times, ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Qualified candidates must be professional and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Communicate with residents on any pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction
• Keep the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule
• Rake, sweep, shovel, and salt property grounds as circumstances warrant
• Change locks and keys
• Perform general repairs to apartments, common areas, buildings, and grounds
• Prepare vacant apartments
• Handle trash removal, emergency repairs, cleaning, and landscaping
• Order maintenance equipment
• Accept deliveries and move furniture and/or appliances
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent maintenance-related fieldwork
• Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning
• Must furnish own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors
• HVAC and CPO certified preferred
• CFC/EPA approved certification (or willingness to obtain within 45 days of hire)
• Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, walk between buildings and on roofs, stoop, kneel, and bend, with hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Familiarity with and adherence to all OSHA guidelines
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents
• Ability to travel to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors
• Completion of drug and background screening

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Vacation time
• Nine paid holidays
• Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company-paid life insurance equaling annual base salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Significant apartment rental discounts for staff

Pay

Hourly pay range: $28–$30

Schedule

40+ hours per week; evenings, weekends, and on-call hours required as circumstances warrant.