Maintenance Technician

University City Housing Company; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Apartment Discount

Job summary

University City Housing is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform skilled duties across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and appliance repair in our Philadelphia-area properties. You will help maintain, repair and remodel buildings and facilities, delivering excellent service to residents.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues with electrical/plumbing systems, performing preventative maintenance, and preparing homes for move-in while managing workload in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and property upkeep.
• Ability to work with residents and team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work on call and non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, assess and repair electrical, plumbing, A/C, heating, HVAC, appliances, tile, carpet, walls and flooring.
• Maintain service records.
• Renovate and prepare homes for move-in.
• Ensure successful completion of assignments.
• Snow removal.
• Preventative maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Independent worker

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Heavy lifting

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC

Carpentry

Painting

Appliance repair

Job description

Maintenance Technician

University City Housing is a Philadelphia-based property management company with significant real estate holdings in an around the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Our current portfolio consists of 4,000residential units and 250,000 square feet of commercial space.

UCH is actively seeking an experienced and motivatedMaintenance Technicianto join our teamin Bensalem.

The Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of skilled duties in building trades, such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical work, appliance repair, boiler and HVAC repair for purpose of maintaining, repairing or remodeling buildings and facilities. It is up to the team to ensure the best possible customer service is provided to our residents and that they are satisfied.

As a Maintenance Technician you will be involved in both the interior and exterior maintenance of our properties to ensure that companies' assets are protected. Each day will vary and your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working directly with residents and team members to diagnose, assess & repair issues with electrical, plumbing, A/C, heating, HVAC, appliances, tile, carpet, walls and flooring


• Maintain service records


• Renovate and get homes ready for move in


• Ensure successful completion of assignments


• Snow removal


• Preventative Maintenance

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Ability to be a team player who can work independently with minor supervision as well as part of a team


• Ability to prioritize urgent projects and work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment


• Strong levels of communication (both written and spoken English)


• A valid driver's license


• Ability to move heavy equipment and machinery


• Must be comfortable with heights and ladders


• Willingness to work on call and non-traditional hours

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• Opportunities for professional and personal development and career growth


• Competitive Salary


• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision


• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Retirement plan – 401(k) with up to 4% employer match


• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays)


• Employer-paid Short-term Disability


• Voluntary Long-term Disability


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Annual Awards & Recognition


• Company Paid Certifications & Licensing


• Employee Referral Program


• Apartment Discount Available

Link to our real estate portfolio:https://www.uchcareers.com/our-properties