Maintenance Technician

University City Housing; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apartment Discount

Job summary

University City Housing in the Philadelphia area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team in Bensalem. You will perform skilled duties across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry and more to maintain and renovate properties, ensuring residents receive excellent service.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently or with a team, including on-call shifts and willingness to handle

Qualifications

• Team player who can work independently or in a team
• Strong written and spoken English communication
• Requires a valid driver's license
• Ability to move heavy equipment
• Comfortable with heights and ladders
• 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 assigned tasks.
• Snow removal and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Driver's license

Able to lift heavy equipment

Comfortable with heights

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 4,000 residential units and 250,000 square feet of commercial space.

UCH is actively seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team in 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