Union Maintenance Technician - Manhattan, NY (180 Riverside Blvd)

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America—one that continues to get better as it grows. As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we offer the scale to provide opportunities most companies can’t. Team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers while we invest in their growth, development, and capabilities.

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. You will also perform preventative maintenance, maintain grounds and common areas, and report any concerns.

Responsibilities

• Promptly address resident service requests
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
• Prepare market-ready apartments and maintain community grounds
• Conduct regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements

Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable working in a Union environment
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation if operating a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart)
• Computer literacy and effective communication skills; must be able to communicate orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
• Ability to work any assigned shift, including weekends, and respond to emergencies after hours when assigned on-call responsibilities
• Ability to perform physical activities requiring use of hands, arms, legs, and whole body, including prolonged standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and carrying materials up to 50 lbs.
• Service team members must use their own smartphone with updated software, password protection, and compliance with in-house security systems

Qualifications

• Trade school certification/diploma (preferred)
• EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II, or Universal certification (preferred)

Schedule

Wednesday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Off: Monday & Tuesday

Pay

$33.6508 per hour. Team members are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives and are subject to a 90-day introductory period.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Exclusive team member housing discounts