Apartment Maintenance Technician - Ascend at Greenfield

High Companies; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

On-site Wellness Center

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

High Associates in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to perform building and grounds upkeep, including unit turnover preparation and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems. The role requires general repair skills, on-call availability, and a commitment to safety and hospitality for residents.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-12 months of building maintenance and grounds experience.
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical work.
• Basic knowledge of appliance repair and HVAC.
• Flexibility to work a scheduled on-call rotation (evenings, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Perform minor building maintenance duties for properties owned and leased by High Associates, including unit turnover preparation.
• Repair carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing and appliance issues.
• Requisition supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Inspect buildings and prepare preventative HVAC maintenance.
• Maintain grounds and flowerbeds; keep equipment and work areas clean.
• Follow safety rules and maintain the site in good order.
• Support and reflect the High Philosophy in daily work.
• Complete special assignments as directed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

General maintenance

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

HVAC basics

On-call flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic plumbing tools

Electrical testing tools

HVAC basic tools

Job description

At High Associates, we do more than manage properties — we create environments where businesses and communities thrive.

As one of the twelve business lines within High Companies, we’ve been developing, leasing, and managing commercial and industrial real estate since 1980. Our success is built on a foundation of trustworthy relationships, innovative leadership, and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.

From our focus on environmental stewardship to our culture of service, we’re dedicated to creating long-term value for our clients, tenants, and neighbors that extends far beyond the buildings we manage.

Looking for a career where you can make an impact and grow with purpose? Join High Associates, where business meets opportunity.

We are currently seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician, with general residential technician skills to join the High Associates team for Ascend at Greenfield in Lancaster, PA. The Maintenance Tech will be responsible for a wide range of building maintenance responsibilities. The grounds responsibilities would include, but not limited to, watering the flower beds. The building maintenance responsibilities would include but not limited to, completion of minor building maintenance duties as required by service requests submitted by residents, preparation of unit turnovers in addition to routine maintenance of a non-technical issue. Responsible for preventative maintenance of the homes and common area enhancements.

This is a Full-Time opportunity with the following schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. *Shared on call rotation required

Responsibilities Of Our Maintenance Techs

• Responsible for completion of minor building maintenance duties to various properties owned and leased by High Associates, Ltd. This would include service requests which are required for preparation of unit turnover in addition to routine maintenance calls.
• Repair and maintenance requests would involve items related to general carpentry, drywall repair, minor electrical work and routine plumbing and appliance repair.
• Would require general working knowledge of all parts and inventory use in the day-to-day operation of properties leased in order to requisition supplies.
• Maintain inventory records of parts and material as well as logs of routine maintenance.
• Inspect buildings and apartments, informs supervisor of maintenance needs and assists in planning and completion of preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Maintaining plants and flowerbeds.
• Maintain equipment, storage and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all safety, truck operations or other rules and regulations.
• Promote the interests and favorable image of the High Companies. Support and sustain the values of the High Philosophy.
• Perform special assignments as directed.

Our next team-member will ideally possess the following educational and work qualifications:

• A high school diploma or general equivalent (GED) required.
• 3-12 months of directly related experience in general building maintenance and grounds experience.
• Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical work
• Basic knowledge of appliance repair and HVAC.
• Flexibility required to work a scheduled on-call rotation (one week every 4-5 weeks), which could include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Working For The High Companies

High Associates is a leading developer, broker, and manager of office space, industrial real estate, retail properties, and apartments in Lancaster, PA; throughout South Central PA; and beyond.

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers.
• Access to the High Health Wellness Center and Healthy Rewards Program
• Ask your recruiter about the generous rental discount if living in one of the High Associate Residential communities!
• Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.
• Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers who meet certain requirements. Recipients are awarded $5,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.
• Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure".