Maintenance Technician

Livewell-Group-1; Delmar (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain buildings and common areas in excellent condition while delivering a superior resident experience. This full-time role offers steady hours, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth.

The ideal candidate will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and general maintenance tasks. Applicants should have at least 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience, a practical mindset, attention to detail, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and general maintenance processes.
• Proficiency with hand tools and common appliances.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and mechanical systems for health and safety compliance.
• Assist with HVAC, ventilation, and refrigeration maintenance and repair.
• Maintain plumbing and heating systems for proper function.
• Inspect alarm systems and coordinate repairs.
• Perform manual repairs (locks, windows, carpentry).
• Use Outlook, AppFolio, Rippling, and Zulty's for work orders.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

General maintenance

Hand tools

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

AppFolio

Rippling

Zulty's

Job description

About the Company

LiveWell Group (LWG) is a real estate development and property management company dedicated to exemplifying a new model for middle-market rental homes centered on community, wellness, and sustainability. Our mission is to develop healthy and vibrant rental communities that make living easy and allow residents to pursue wellness their way. With approximately $175,000,000 in assets under management and a team of roughly 50 passionate individuals, LWG is committed to building meaningful communities and helping people LiveWell. Our integrated business lines - LiveWell Brokerage, LiveWell Construction, LiveWell Communities, and LiveWell Energy - work collaboratively to create exceptional living experiences for our residents and drive sustainable growth for the company. We are guided by our core values of being Growth Minded, doing the Right Thing, Caring, Passionate, and maintaining a Collaborative Spirit, all in pursuit of our 15-year target of helping 1,500 households LiveWell by 2040.

Position Summary:

LiveWell Group (LWG) is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain the buildings and common areas in excellent condition while delivering a superior resident experience. This is a full-time, hands-on role with steady hours, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and general maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of proven maintenance experience, a practical mindset, attention to detail, and superior communication skills. This role requires working both independently and collaboratively, observing all health and safety guidelines, and ensuring timely completion of work orders to enhance resident satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist with setup, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain plumbing and heating systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Inspect alarm systems (fire, protection) and coordinate repairs.
• Conduct manual repairs (locks, windows, minor carpentry).
• Utilize smartphone applications (Outlook, AppFolio, Rippling, Zulty's) for work order management.
• Assist Lead Maintenance Technicians with preventative maintenance, apartment turnovers, and reporting personnel or equipment issues.
• Proactively identify issues requiring attention and communicate to a supervisor.
• Maintain professionalism and effective communication with residents, contractors, suppliers, and team members.
• As needed: participate in rotating on-call schedule and snow removal operations.
• Reliable transportation for commuting and on-site duties.
• Candidates must possess a minimum personal hand-tool inventory (up to 1/2-inch drive) necessary to perform daily mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Specialty equipment and heavy tool will be provided.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician or similar role.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and general maintenance processes.
• Proficiency with hand tools and common appliances.
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work safely on ladders.
• Certifications such as: OSHA, HVAC/building maintenance certifications, and a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) designation are a plus.

Desired Attributes:

• Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.
• Hands-on problem solver who works collaboratively and independently.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines.
• Committed to resident satisfaction and team success.

Physical demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. regularly.
• Stand, walk, bend, lift, and move to extended periods.
• Work indoors and occasionally outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Operate tools, paint equipment, and computers safely.

Benefits and Compensation

LiveWell Group offers competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, arrest or conviction record (as permitted by law), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.