Maintenance Technician

Paylocity; Benson East (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance (free)

Life Insurance (free)

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance Program

$2,000 Employee Referral Reward

Paid Holidays

Rent Discount at Galman GroupCommunity

Company Events

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician in Benson East, PA to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents. You will perform routine maintenance, manage repairs, and assist with make-readies across common areas and units.

The role requires a strong maintenance background, knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry tasks, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience required (vocational, technical, or trade education preferred).
• Ability to work on-call shifts.
• Owns personal tools & reliable vehicle (driver’s license required).
• HVAC certification & experience preferred.
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Repair and replace electrical, plumbing, and HVAC components.
• Make-readies and upkeep of all common areas and units.
• Respond to safety hazards and address unsafe conditions.
• Assist in snow removal and grounds maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and supplies, inform supervisor of shortages.
• Coordinate with senior maintenance technician and manager on major repairs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC certification

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Carpentry skills

Driver's license

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College coursework desirable

Tools

HVAC tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our team! The successful candidate should be organized and have a strong maintenance background. As a Maintenance Technician, you are the foundation for maintaining a clean and safe environment for our residents to be satisfied with our services. Managing the property with care is your utmost responsible in performing routine maintenance tasks, repairs as needed, make-readies, and the upkeep of all common areas and units. We seek high levels of professionalism and respectful mannered employees to be a part of our team.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (provided at no cost to you)
• Life Insurance (provided at no cost to you)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• $2,000 Employee Referral Reward
• Paid Holidays
• 20% Rent Discount at Any Galman Group Community
• Company Events, including the Annual Phillies Outing, Annual Holiday Celebration, participation in the Eagles Autism Challenge, and more!

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and freon.
• Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Responsible for snow removal on their designated property/properties. (Shoveling, salting, snow blowing )
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis:
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines).
• A/C and heating systems.
• Appliances (when applicable).
• Water irrigation systems.
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings.
• Tile, carpet, flooring.
• Roofing, gutters, fasteners.
• Interior/exterior lights.
• Fireplaces, ceiling fans.
• Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable).
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors.
• Boiler, gas and electric.
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks.
• Security systems (where applicable).
• Ceiling leaks.
• Walls.
• Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture.(where applicable)
• Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
• Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Changes locks and make keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform senior maintenance technician of shortages.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager.
• Frequently need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. Rotation "on call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at a moment’s notice. Pick up and deliveries to the corporate office.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations. Needs ability to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.
• Learns and complies with all company safety rules.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties.
• Must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (College Degree or Coursework Desirable)

Specialized Skills & Knowledge

• Prior Maintenance Experience Required (vocational, technical, or trade education preferred)
• Ability to Work On-Call Shifts
• Owns Personal Tools & Reliable Vehicle (driver’s license required)
• HVAC Certification & Experience Preferred
• Plumbing Skills
• Electrical Skills
• Carpentry Skills
• Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment 8.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Can work as part of a team.
• High degree of flexibility with the ability to work independently
• Basic understanding of computers and web-based applications.