Apartment Maintenance Technician - Safety-Driven, On-Call

Fairstead ESC LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Meritain Health

Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Sick days

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Discounts on appliances

Job summary

Fairstead is hiring a Maintenance Technician to maintain day-to-day operations and assume responsibility for maintaining the property's physical assets. Responsibilities include inspecting buildings and equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires mechanical and electrical knowledge, prior service technician experience, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills to handle minor repairs and fixtures.
• Knowledge of electricity to diagnose electrical problems and carry out minor repairs.
• General maintenance skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills for effective delivery of information.
• Prior experience as a Service Technician or in a similar role.
• HVAC Certification or CMRP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and equipment regularly for needed repairs and improvements.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on the property as needed.
• Implement maintenance policies and standards to prevent misuse of property appliances.
• Ensure that properties are safe and avoid any danger to their occupants, visitors, and workers.
• Clean and prepare vacated buildings and rooms for new occupants to move in.
• Check electrical wiring for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Check safety systems and devices for operational effectiveness monthly.
• Participate in the on-call rotation. Respond promptly to emergency maintenance problems that may require attention outside of normal working hours.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

General maintenance

Verbal and written communication

Experience as service technician

HVAC Certification

CMRP Certification

Job description

Fairstead is hiring a Maintenance Technician to maintain day-to-day operations and assume responsibility for maintaining the property's physical assets. Responsibilities include inspecting buildings and equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires mechanical and electrical knowledge, prior service technician experience, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.