Maintenance Technician

Pennrose; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 Sign On Bonus

Competitive pay range of $25 - $27/hour

Job summary

Pennrose is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Troy, NY. The Technician will handle maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of apartment buildings, coordinating with various managers and supervisors.

This role involves performing administrative tasks, ensuring timely repairs, conducting inspections, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, one year of maintenance experience, and the ability to travel between properties. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• One year of property maintenance responsibilities or similar experience.
• Obtaining EPA certification within six months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative work each morning as assigned by the Property Manager.
• Ensure all service requests and repairs are made correctly and promptly.
• Assist with turnkey operations as required, including scheduling and cleaning.
• Maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Prepare for inspections by inspecting all grounds and building areas.

Skills

Property maintenance experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

EPA certification

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Technician will be part of the Operations Department, taking direction from the Maintenance Supervisor and reporting directly to the Property Manager. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of apartment buildings assigned to them, which may consist of multiple locations and building types. The Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that their assigned apartment buildings are maintained to the highest standards of excellence, both set by our company and the industry.

• $1,500 Sign On Bonus*
• Pay range $25 - $27/hour depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative work each morning (30 minutes) as assigned by the Property Manager or Support Center, including but not limited to prescribed online training, reviewing “My Pennrose” updates, reviewing messages from the executive team/ownership, scheduling vendors, ordering parts, participating in “Team Meetings,” etc. Communication and compliance with PMs, MSs, RPMs, RMMs, and the Property Support Center is mandatory. Your supervisor will provide undisturbed computer time.
• Ensure all service requests and repairs are made correctly and promptly using the company’s mobile Maintenance app.
• Assist with turnkey operations as required, including scheduling, punching, painting, and cleaning within five business days of move-out.
• Maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Prepare for Owner, Federal, State, and local inspections.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and common areas for a safe, clean environment.

Performance Metrics

• Property inspection results will be consistently excellent
• Work orders and units will be consistently on time
• Preventive maintenance will be done professionally and on time
• Customer satisfaction surveys will be consistently excellent

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED - technical training certifications a plus
• One year of property maintenance responsibilities or similar experience
• Requires a valid driver’s license, an insured vehicle, and the ability to travel (between properties)
• Obtaining a company-provided EPA certification is required within six months of employment. Pennrose Management Company provides this certification

Working Conditions

• Ability to work periodic flexible hours is required. Ability to travel by plane and automobile is required.
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods
• Ability to climb stairs, take elevators, bend, squat, and reach overhead, and meet standard mobility and lifting for tasks typically associated with property maintenance
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines
• On-call, after-hour emergency service will be required
• Hands-on repair and maintenance work constitutes the majority of time and duties