Maintenance Technician

Hunt Military Communities; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

HSA/FSA accounts

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Fort Lee, NJ, to provide general and specialized maintenance for rental housing. Responsibilities include responding to service requests, performing emergency repairs, and ensuring the readiness of vacant units. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant certifications, along with five years of residential maintenance experience. The role demands strong technical skills and the ability to work in various conditions. This is a full-time position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and certification required.
• Five or more years’ experience in residential maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests for HVAC, plumbing, and other maintenance.
• Perform emergency maintenance and repairs.
• Follow preventive maintenance programs for systems.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical works

Appliance repair

Locksmith services

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman license in building maintenance

Related skilled trades certification

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician II

Company: Hunt Military Communities

Brief Overview

The Maintenance Technician II provides general and specialized maintenance to rental housing. This position may also perform work to prepare rental units for readiness during change of occupancy. As a valuable member of the maintenance team, the role is responsible for checking, troubleshooting, and making routine repairs in areas such as air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance tasks. The technician will frequently work outdoors in all weather conditions as well as in attics, crawl spaces, and other tight spaces depending on maintenance requirements.

What You Will Do

• Respond to service requests regarding furnaces, air‑conditioning systems, appliances, water heaters, solar collection, disposals, general plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other required maintenance items.
• Perform skilled work in one or more trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or locksmith, requiring advanced knowledge and troubleshooting abilities.
• Maintain equipment such as tools, gauges, Freon recovery systems, snakes, drills, etc., in ready repair and demonstrate safe and proficient operational knowledge of tools.
• Understand and follow the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow and adhere to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems, including replacement of filters and other required tasks.
• Assist in the make‑ready of vacated units, including painting, sanding, varnishing, floor tile removal and replacement, dry‑wall repair, fixture repair or replacement, floor stripping, waxing, polishing, window repair or replacement, and similar exterior work when required.
• Perform emergency maintenance such as sewage backups, water main or lateral breaks, fires, weather‑related damage, other water leaks, and appliance repairs.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Assume driving responsibilities for company business, using either a company vehicle or a personal/rental vehicle for more than 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with advanced training resulting in a certification (Required),
• A degree or journeyman license in building maintenance (Required),
• One or more skilled trades or related subject (Required),
• An acceptable amount of on‑the‑job experience in building maintenance or one of the skilled trades (Required).
• Five or more years’ experience in residential maintenance (Required).
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and specialized knowledge in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, or locksmith (Required).
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical work, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally over 50 pounds.
• Team‑player who pays close attention to detail and prioritizes in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of people.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Valid driver’s license with a tested state driver’s license (Required).
• EPA certification within 180 days (Required).

Required Screening

You must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, physical abilities test, and motor vehicle record check (if required per the position).

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries are based on geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience, with an emphasis on pay equity and internal and external factors. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and more. For a detailed overview: https://www.huntmilitarycommunities.com/careers/benefits

EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing