General Maintenance Associate

WinnCompanies; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage +

401(k) with company match + life/AD&D.

Tuition reimbursement and careerGrowth

Wellness programs and commuterBenefits

Flexible and hybrid work options for‑s

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking a General Maintenance Associate to join the Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes team in NY. You will perform maintenance across rental units, offices, and grounds, addressing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role requires basic trades, tool access, and strong customer service.

The position is at a federal facility with a REAL ID license required for access. Pay ranges from $19.25 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write English and follow directions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Located at a federal facility; REAL ID license required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and complete maintenance work orders.
• Transport, install, and connect appliances (stoves, refrigerators, etc.).
• Load/unload materials and move supplies to work areas.
• Frame, repair, and fabricate windows/doors as needed.
• Maintain work site cleanup and safety practices.
• Provide timely status updates on work orders via mobile devices.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Keep supervisor informed of progress and issues.

Skills

Customer service

Reading/writing English

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical basics

Driving

Computer familiarity

Planning & prioritizing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or technical training

Tools

Power tools

Job description

At WinnCompanies, our work starts with people — the residents who call our communities home, the neighborhoods we help strengthen, and the 4,600+ team members across 28 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico who make it all possible. As an award-winning owner, developer, and manager of high-impact, mixed-income apartment communities, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading managers of multifamily housing and one of the largest operators of affordable housing communities.

We bring together people who care about quality housing, meaningful service, and making a difference every day. Through our innovative resident services platform and commitment to exceptional communities, we offer career opportunities for individuals who want their work to create lasting impact.

About The Opportunity

WinnCompanies is looking for a General Maintenance Associate to join our military housing team at Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes, NY.

In this role, you will perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. The ideal candidate will also perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment.

Please note that the pay range for this position is $19.25 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Please note that this position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls, complete Change of Occupancy Maintenance work and other property maintenance requests.
• Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Stack materials for storage or binning collecting refuse and salvageable materials.
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames.
• Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood.
• Remove damaged drywall.
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris.
• Ensure work-site clean up.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hour emergency and urgent repairs.
• Update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc.; recommend corrective actions to supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Basic competency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment necessary to perform daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Sharp customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, a floating holiday, and a day of service
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and dependent care savings options
• 401(k) with company match and company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and career growth resources
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, commuter benefits, and employee discount programs
• Flexible and hybrid work options for eligible positions

Learn more about our benefits at https://www.winnbenefits.com.

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