Maintenance Technician

PRC Management Co., Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PRC Management Co., Inc. is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician to perform day-to-day upkeep of apartment buildings and complexes. You will complete work orders, perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting repairs, and assist with unit turnover to maintain a high-quality living environment.

You will help maintain common areas, respond to emergencies, participate in on-call rotations, and support building improvements while ensuring safety and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience, preferably in apartment communities.
• Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation to assigned property.
• Personal set of basic tools required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily service work orders with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Prepare market ready apartments, including cleaning, repairs, painting, and installations.
• Perform electrical repairs such as lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, appliances, and related equipment.
• Conduct plumbing repairs including clearing stoppages, repairing leaks, replacing fittings and valves, and basic pipe work.
• Perform carpentry tasks including fitting doors, installing molding, floor repairs, framing, sanding, and refinishing.
• Complete sheetrock repair, spackling, priming, and painting as needed.
• Assist with flooring repairs or replacements.
• Maintain all common areas, including lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms, elevators, and amenity spaces.
• Conduct routine cleaning and custodial tasks for resident turnover.
• Maintain building grounds, walkways, and exterior areas.
• Perform repairs involving concrete, roofing, masonry, and fencing as necessary.
• Participate in all ongoing building improvement and capital projects.
• Support HVAC controls and ensure familiarity with building mechanical systems.
• Participate in the on call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Respond promptly to emergency requests including floods, power outages, leaks, and safety risks.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of emergency building shutoffs (water, electrical, gas).
• Conduct annual and periodic apartment inspections.
• Identify safety hazards and report or resolve issues promptly.
• Assist with compliance efforts and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Professionally interact with residents, providing high quality service and clear communication.
• Deliver notices to residents and support the Property Manager with building updates.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance and management team to ensure exceptional property operations.
• Participate in snow and ice removal efforts, including shoveling, salting, and maintaining walkways.
• Assist with seasonal building preparation tasks (HVAC, landscaping, winterization, etc.).

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service mindset

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Reliable and punctual

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and overall physical care of apartment buildings/complexes. This hands on role supports the Building Superintendent and property management team to ensure a well maintained, safe, and high quality living environment for all residents. The ideal candidate is a reliable professional with strong technical skills, a customer service mindset, and residential or multi-unit properties.

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance & Repairs

Complete daily service work orders with professionalism and attention to detail.

• Prepare market ready apartments, including cleaning, repairs, painting, and installations.
• Perform electrical repairs such as lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, appliances, and related equipment.
• Conduct plumbing repairs including clearing stoppages, repairing leaks, replacing fittings and valves, and basic pipe work.
• Perform carpentry tasks including fitting doors, installing molding, floor repairs, framing, sanding, and refinishing.
• Complete sheetrock repair, spackling, priming, and painting as needed.
• Assist with flooring repairs or replacements.

Building Operations & Property Care

• Maintain all common areas, including lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms, elevators, and amenity spaces in accordance with company standards.
• Conduct routine cleaning and custodial tasks for resident turnover.
• Maintain building grounds, walkways, and exterior areas.
• Perform repairs involving concrete, roofing, masonry, and fencing as necessary.
• Participate in all ongoing building improvement and capital projects.
• Support HVAC controls and ensure familiarity with building mechanical systems.

Emergency Response & On Call Rotation

• Participate in the on call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Respond promptly to emergency requests including floods, power outages, leaks, and safety risks.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of emergency building shutoffs (water, electrical, gas).

Inspections & Compliance

• Conduct annual and periodic apartment inspections.
• Identify safety hazards and report or resolve issues promptly.
• Assist with compliance efforts and preventative maintenance schedules.

Resident & Team Communication

• Professionally interact with residents, providing high quality service and clear communication.
• Deliver notices to residents and support the Property Manager with building updates.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance and management team to ensure exceptional property operations.

Seasonal Duties

• Participate in snow and ice removal efforts, including shoveling, salting, and maintaining walkways.
• Assist with seasonal building preparation tasks (HVAC, landscaping, winterization, etc.).

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience, preferably in apartment communities or related residential environments.
• Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation to assigned property.
• Personal set of basic tools required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 70–75 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to climb ladders and access rooftops (25–30 ft).
• Ability to work in confined spaces or crouched positions for extended periods.
• Comfortable working overhead with power tools, hand tools, and painting equipment.
• Ability to shovel snow or perform outdoor work for extended periods.

Wages: $23 - $24 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance