Maintenance Technician

PeakMade Real Estate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate management company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role involves performing various maintenance tasks, ensuring high-quality service for residents, and supporting community upkeep. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills, experience in apartment maintenance, and a commitment to timely service.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave with diapers for a year

15 days PTO + 2 Wellbeing Days

401(k) Match

Wellness programs and team competitions

Leadership and technical training, certifications (HVAC/CPO)

Employee Resource Groups

Monthly bonuses and recognition

10 Year Peakiversary Trip

Qualifications

• At least one year of maintenance experience, preferably in apartments.
• EPA Type I and II certification preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests and repairs promptly and thoroughly.
• Assist with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Technical skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks to support the community's value. The ideal candidate is a resident-focused team player with strong technical skills and pride in their work.

What You’ll Do :

• Complete service requests and repairs promptly and thoroughly
• Assist with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies
• Maintain excellent customer service standards
• Follow personnel policies and keep work areas organized, clean, and safe
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, vendors, and supervisors
• Help adhere to budget guidelines and maintain preventative maintenance programs
• Assist in hazard communication programs and safety adherence
• Inspect grounds and community features to minimize liability
• Ensure community appearance and safety standards are met
• Assist residents during move-in/move-out processes
• Participate in maintenance/repair turn events
• Perform scheduled equipment maintenance as per manufacturer instructions
• Address complaints professionally and timely
• Maintain accurate records and assist with property upkeep and cleaning
• Support exterior grounds and common area maintenance
• Perform pool maintenance and chemical logging
• Participate in on-call emergency services rotation
• Perform additional tasks as needed

Who We Are

PeakMade Real Estate manages student housing, multi-family, and build-to-rent communities across the US. We foster a fun, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of maintenance experience, preferably in apartments
• EPA Type I and II certification preferred
• Reside within 30 miles of the property
• Reliable transportation and ability to participate in on-call rotation
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance systems

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights
• Work outdoors in extreme temperatures

Benefits (Peak Perks)

• Paid Parental Leave with diapers for a year
• 15 days PTO + 2 Wellbeing Days
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness programs and team competitions
• Leadership and technical training, certifications (HVAC/CPO)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Monthly bonuses and recognition
• 10 Year Peakiversary Trip