Head Property Maintenance Technician

DSM Realty Corp.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare contribution

Job summary

DSM Realty Corp. in the Greater Providence area is seeking a Full-Time Building Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repairs, and apartment rehab projects.

You will respond to tenant requests, log work orders, and work across plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks using your own tools. Ideal candidates have experience with rental properties, a background with a GC or housing authority, and the ability to work independently with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general construction, building maintenance, or apartment rehab.
• Experience working with rental apartment properties preferred.
• Background working for a General Contractor, Housing Authority, or private real estate/property management company strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and general rehab work.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage physical workload and lift/move materials as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation and own tools.
• Must own and be comfortable using a smartphone for calls, texting, and work order management.
• Must be bondable.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance and repair work in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform apartment rehabilitation and turnover work.
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems and apartment-related issues.
• Receive and respond to tenant maintenance calls and requests.
• Log and update work orders using a smartphone or mobile application.
• Order, replace, and install parts or equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Assist with additional maintenance and construction-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Description Full-Time Building Maintenance Technician

Location: Greater Providence, RI Area

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, based on experience and skill set

Benefits: Up to $1,000 monthly healthcare contribution

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Full-Time Building Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, repairs, and apartment rehabilitation projects throughout the Greater Providence area.This position is ideal for someone with broad construction and property maintenance knowledge who has previously worked with a General Contractor, Housing Authority, property management company, or private real estate firm managing rental apartments.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a variety of trades, including some combination of plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and apartment rehab work.Candidates must have their own tools, reliable transportation, a smartphone for tenant communication and work order management, and the ability to be bonded.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance and repair work in a timely and professional manner
• Perform apartment rehabilitation and turnover work
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems and apartment-related issues
• Receive and respond to tenant maintenance calls and requests
• Log and update work orders using a smartphone or mobile application
• Order, replace, and install parts or equipment as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Assist with additional maintenance and construction-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general construction, building maintenance, or apartment rehab
• Experience working with rental apartment properties preferred
• Background working for a General Contractor, Housing Authority, or private real estate/property management company strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and general rehab work
• Familiarity with hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to manage physical workload and lift/move materials as needed
• Must have reliable transportation and own tools
• Must own and be comfortable using a smartphone for calls, texting, and work order management
• Must be bondable

About Us

We are a local, family‑owned company with a small but highly impactful team looking for the right long‑term addition to our organization. We take pride in maintaining our properties the right way and value people who are dependable, professional, communicative, and take ownership of their work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow with a stable company where their contributions truly make a difference.