Maintenance Technician

Berger Commercial Realty Corp; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a passionate Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness across the property. Candidates must have strong handyman skills, a valid driver's license, and be eligible to work in the U.S. This full-time role involves being accessible after hours and rotating on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a credit & background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving history.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and various handyman tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform inspections of the property.
• Complete tenant-related work orders as directed.

Skills

Motivation

Customer service

Basic handyman skills

Strong work ethic

Tools

Basic tools (hammers, saws, etc.)

Job description

Maintenance Technician Job Description

At Berger Commercial Realty, South Florida’s premier commercial real estate firm, we believe in empowering our team members to excel. Our platform includes commercial brokerage, commercial and residential property management, receiverships, and—through our subsidiary, Sand Lake Realty—investment/asset management.

We are currently seeking a passionate Maintenance Technician to join our firm. From our offices in Fort Lauderdale, we invite candidates to connect with us and discover everything Berger Commercial Realty has to offer.

We’re looking for someone motivated—who actively seeks and implements process improvements—and who delivers exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform miscellaneous repairs, preventive maintenance, pressure cleaning, painting, light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and metals work.
• Maintain cleanliness with daily trash pick-up, rubbish removal, and general grounds/building inspections.
• Complete vacant or abandoned suite cleaning (offices, warehouse areas, restrooms), including ceiling tile replacement, light fixture ballasts, and light bulbs.
• Inspect and test property lighting, irrigation systems, and time clocks.
• Monitor, clean, and maintain parking areas, loading docks, exterior building elements, meter/phone/riser rooms, dumpster enclosures, landscaped areas, and surface drainage systems.
• Complete tenant-related work orders as directed by the property management team.
• Observe and report property or tenant issues requiring attention from the management team.
• Monitor, assist, and report on vendor and contractor activities on site.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the property management team.
• Basic handyman skills in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Willingness to perform basic day porter duties and occasional janitorial services.
• Pride of workmanship.
• Strong work ethic with a team-oriented approach.

Special Requirement:

Typical 40-hour work week, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (excluding company holidays). As a Maintenance Technician, you must be accessible at all times via mobile phone or radio—including during normal working hours, after hours, holidays, and weekends on an emergency basis. You will be on-call every other week and must arrange back‑up coverage with a supervisor if unavailable after hours.

• MUST be able to pass a credit & background check.
• MUST possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving history.
• MUST be eligible to work within the United States without sponsorship.

Equipment & Materials:

The company provides necessary materials and supplies, including key equipment such as shop‑vacs, pressure cleaners, and ladders. Employees must supply basic tools as needed (e.g., hammers, saws, screw guns, tape measures, pliers, vice grips, wrenches).