Maintenance Apprentice – Jersey City, NJ

Jerseydigs; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Employee housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician Apprentice in the NY/NJ area to train with our property management team on HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and electrical work. Over 14 weeks you will receive hands-on instruction and classroom training, with the goal of promotion to a Maintenance Technician at a property with a current vacancy.

You will work Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm, collaborating with experienced staff while gaining practical maintenance skills and learning the software used by

Qualifications

• General ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends with after-hours contact.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation if operating a vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use of smartphones for certain job aspects per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with service team members for on-the-job training.
• Observe and learn a wide range of maintenance skills and processes.
• Operate light equipment for basic repairs under supervision.
• Demonstrate skills by working independently or with a team as training progresses.
• Perform maintenance tasks to gain hands-on experience.
• Learn computer software applications used by the service team.
• Maintain on-site readiness and professionalism during scheduled hours.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer software

Smartphone usage

Job description

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America – one that continues to get better as it grows. And we’re looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can’t. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you’re one of them.

We Offer

A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will train with our property management team to learn essential skills in property maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and electrical work. Over 14 weeks, you’ll receive hands‑on training and classroom instruction, guided by experienced team members. Successful completion of the program leads to promotion to Maintenance Technician at a property that has a current vacancy for a Maintenance Technician. (NY or NJ)

• Partner with assigned service team members for on the job training.
• Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of maintenance skills and processes.
• Learn to operate light equipment for basic repairs under the guidance of skilled technical staff.
• Demonstrate skills and processes by working independently or with a team as training progresses.
• Perform maintenance tasks to gain hands‑on experience and showcase proficiency.
• Learn relevant computer software applications used by the service team.
• Scheduled Hours: Monday -Friday: 9am-6pm

What You’ll Need To Thrive

• General ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Upon successful promotion to Maintenance Technician, must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends. Shifts may change according to business needs. Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities. A telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager.
• A valid driver’s license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the team member will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
• Computer literacy and effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.
• Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body, including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting and handling of materials. Frequent lifting, grasping and carrying materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Service team members, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with in-house security systems and operations software.

Bonus Qualifications

• Trade school certification/diploma.
• EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification.

Salary

$25.57 Hourly