Apartment Maintenance Technician - Orchard Ridge

High Companies; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance with 100% reimbursement

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

High Companies is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician for the Orchard Ridge property in Pottstown, PA. The role involves minor maintenance duties, including plumbing and electrical work, routine inspections, and seasonal grounds maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and maintenance experience. Full-time benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and tuition assistance. Join us to support the maintenance needs of our communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalent (GED) required.
• 3–12 months of experience in general building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical work.
• Flexibility to work on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Complete minor maintenance tasks for various properties.
• Repair and maintain carpentry, drywall, plumbing, and appliances.
• Inspect buildings and apartments; assist in preventative maintenance.
• Maintain equipment and work areas.

Skills

General building maintenance

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical work knowledge

Appliance repair skills

HVAC basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Location: Orchard Ridge property, Pottstown, PA.

Full‑time position. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Shared on‑call rotation required every 3 weeks (additional pay when on call).

Responsibilities

• Complete minor building maintenance duties to various properties owned and leased by High Associates, Ltd., including service requests for unit turnover and routine maintenance calls.
• Repair and maintain items related to general carpentry, drywall repair, minor electrical work, routine plumbing and appliance repair.
• Have general working knowledge of all parts and inventory use to requisition supplies. Maintain inventory records of parts and material as well as logs of routine maintenance.
• Inspect buildings and apartments, inform supervisor of maintenance needs and assist in planning and completion of preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance, including pre‑treatment of sidewalks and walkways to support safe conditions.
• 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 and support the values of the High Philosophy.
• Perform special assignments as directed.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for full‑time coworkers.
• Access to the High Health Wellness Center and Healthy Rewards Program.
• Rental discount for living in High Associate Residential communities.
• Eligibility for monthly commissions.
• Paid vacation earned annually on anniversary date, with the option to carry over a portion of hours.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance with 100% reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal issues.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship granting $5,000 annually to children of eligible coworkers enrolled in accredited degree programs.
• Good Measure Award presented to individuals or teams exemplifying the High Philosophy.