Maintenance Technician

Jones Street Residential, Inc.; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Street Residential, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring the property runs efficiently and all requests are completed promptly.

The role covers plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance work, carpentry, and painting. On-call after-hours and weekend emergencies are required, with responsibilities including ensuring vacant units are ready for occupancy and maintaining a high standard of customer service for residents.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in residential, commercial, or mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues relating to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances.
• Ability to exert 25–50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds of force constantly.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to conform to shifting priorities.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests in a friendly and professional manner and complete requests promptly.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy with painting, carpentry, and general repairs as needed.
• Work at a fast pace without compromising quality and coordinate with other maintenance staff.
• Repair holes in walls, caulk around windows/doors, fix ceiling textures and patches.
• Maintain the work order system and log actions and supplies for each request.
• Develop a rapport with residents by providing superior customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned and rotate on-call responsibilities for emergencies.
• Adhere to company policies and applicable laws (OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing).

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing

HVAC systems

Carpentry

Appliance repair

Time management

On-call/shift work

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician works directly with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the property is operating efficiently and all maintenance requests are completed in a timely manner. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing all plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, carpentry and painting requirements of the property. This position also necessitates being on-call for after hours and weekend emergency needs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring that all assigned requests are completed successfully and promptly
• Ensure vacant units are prepared for occupancy by completing a range of tasks, such as painting, carpentry, general repairs, and other activities as needed
• Work at a fast pace without impacting quality, ensuring enough time for other maintenance personnel to complete their functions in the make-ready process
• Repair holes in walls, caulk cracks around windows and doors, repair any falling ceiling texture, patch any cracks in ceiling, and fixing and texturing any wall and ceiling patches
• Maintain the accuracy of the work order system, logging all actions and supplies needed to complete each request
• Develop a rapport with residents by providing superior customer service
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary
• Rotating on-call responsibility for emergencies during off-hours (nights and weekends)
• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state, and federal laws (OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing)

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in residential, commercial, or mechanical maintenance
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues relating to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances
• The ability to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, climb stairs, use ladders and work in varying weather conditions
• Excellent time management skills, can easily conform to shifting priorities and timelines
• Valid U.S. driver's license