Apartment Maintenance Technician - Somerset NJ

Premier Development; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle stipend

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Company BBQ

Job summary

Premier Development is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to join our onsite community team. You will handle day‑to‑day repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and help keep our community running smoothly and looking great for residents.

In this role, you'll work on general plumbing, electrical, drywall, and appliance repairs, with a focus on fixing issues right the first time and communicating clearly with residents.

Qualifications

• 1+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily resident service requests for plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Inspect buildings and common areas to perform preventive maintenance.
• Assist in preparing vacant apartments for new residents (turnovers).
• Provide friendly, professional updates to residents while completing work orders.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical troubleshooting

Drywall repair

General maintenance

Customer service

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Driver's license

Job description

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 Apartment 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+ years 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

Visit us @ www.premierdevelopment.com

Premier Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or other legally protected characteristics.

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