Apartment Maintenance Technician - Raritan NJ

Premier Development; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle stipend

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

BBQ & Holiday party

Job summary

Premier Development is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician to join our onsite community team. You will handle day-to-day repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and help keep the property in top condition for residents. This role requires 1+ year in building maintenance, basic plumbing/electrical skills, and a valid driver's license with your own tools.

On-call rotation is required, with overtime pay. EPA/HVAC certification is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in residential, apartment, or commercial building maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, drywall repair, and general maintenance.
• EPA / HVAC Certification is a strong plus.
• Valid driver's license and your own basic hand tools required.
• Willingness to participate in a shared, rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily resident service requests for general plumbing, basic electrical, light carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Inspect buildings, common areas, and mechanicals regularly to spot and fix minor issues before they become big problems.
• Assist in preparing vacant apartments for new residents (minor repairs, hardware replacement, safety checks).
• Provide friendly, professional updates to residents while completing work orders in their homes.
• Maintain clean work areas, follow safety protocols, and ensure the community grounds are well-maintained.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Plumbing basics

Electrical troubleshooting

Drywall repair

General maintenance

On-call rotation

Education

EPA / HVAC Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Driver's license

Job description

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, [e.g., 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM] + rotating on-call schedule (with overtime pay).
• Perks & Benefits: Vehicle/Gas Stipend, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) , paid holidays, and company BBQ & Holiday party
• Workplace: Onsite at a top-tier luxury residential property with a supportive, local team.

Quick Highlights

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, [e.g., 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM] + rotating on-call schedule (with overtime pay).
• Perks & Benefits: Vehicle/Gas Stipend, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) , paid holidays, and company BBQ & Holiday party
• Workplace: Onsite at a top-tier luxury residential property with a supportive, local team.

About The Role

Premier Development is looking for a reliable, skilled Maintenance Technician to join our onsite community team. If you enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting, fixing things right the first time, and helping residents feel at home, this is a great fit for you.

In this role, you'll handle day-to-day repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and help keep our community running smoothly and looking great.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day

• Work Orders: Complete daily resident service requests for general plumbing, basic electrical, light carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Preventative Maintenance: Inspect buildings, common areas, and mechanicals regularly to spot and fix minor issues before they become big problems.
• Turnovers: Assist in preparing vacant apartments for new residents (minor repairs, hardware replacement, safety checks).
• Resident Communication: Provide friendly, professional updates to residents while completing work orders in their homes.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain clean work areas, follow safety protocols, and ensure the community grounds are well‑maintained.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 1+ year of experience in residential, apartment, or commercial building maintenance.
• Technical Skills: Hands‑on experience with basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, drywall repair, and general maintenance.
• Certifications: EPA / HVAC Certification is a strong plus
• Tools & Transport: Valid driver's license and your own basic hand tools required.
• Availability: Willingness to participate in a shared, rotating on-call schedule for after‑hours emergencies. NOT EVERY WEEKEND - Great work/life balance.
• Must have valid driver's license and own basic tools.

Employment at Premier Development is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.