Facilities Maintenance Technician

Cardinal Group Companies; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Student loan assistance

Licensing and continuing education Re-

Reimbursement

Parental leave

Housing allowances or gifts

Job summary

Cardinal Group Companies is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to protect, maintain, and enhance the value of our community and maximize resident living experiences. You will handle maintenance requests, uphold safety standards, and support facilities across properties.

The role emphasizes reliable, hands-on maintenance, weekend availability, and adherence to EPA, state, and local procedures for HVAC and pools. Join a team focused on quality and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and basic maintenance skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Working knowledge of pool service and maintenance required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. and work 8-12 hour standing shifts.
• Must be able to work weekends and be available for on call emergencies.
• Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and Cardinal Core Values every day.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the facility and grounds based on community objectives.
• Follows safe operation, maintenance and repair practices for all facility equipment, including health, safety and OSHA compliance.
• Responds to work orders in a timely manner and participates in the on-call rotation.
• Assists with inspection of public areas and resident apartments to ensure maintenance standards.
• Adheres to air conditioning and refrigeration record keeping for equipment and refrigerants.
• Follows health department and city/state procedures for pools and spas to maintain proper water chemistry and sanitation.
• Keeps storage areas, tools and equipment secure.
• Participates in Cardinal U training as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Pool service knowledge

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cardinal Group Companies is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to protect, maintain, and enhance the value of our community and maximize resident living experiences. You will handle maintenance requests, uphold safety standards, and support facilities across properties.

The role emphasizes reliable, hands-on maintenance, weekend availability, and adherence to EPA, state, and local procedures for HVAC and pools. Join a team focused on quality and resident satisfaction.