Maintenance Technician

Akelius Residential Property AB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Disability & Life insurance

Fitness benefit

Education & training

Office in central locations

Volunteer opportunities

Company summit every 2 years

Job summary

Akelius Residential Property AB is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service residential properties in the New York area. The role focuses on routine maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics to keep units safe, functional, and attractive for tenants.

You will respond to work orders, coordinate with the maintenance manager, and help prepare vacant units for new tenants. This is an on-site position with on-call responsibilities and opportunities to work across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in building maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation is required.
• Experience with building trades and systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and carpentry.
• Respond promptly to work orders and provide timely, professional service.
• Log and track work orders until completion in the system.
• Prepare vacant units for new tenants including painting, repairs, and cleaning.
• Maintain common areas and outdoor grounds; assist with seasonal tasks like snow removal and landscaping.
• Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours emergencies, including holidays and weekends.

Skills

Driver's license

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certifications e.g. EPA/HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Are you looking for a career opportunity within a global, growing real estate company?

Then you might be our next Maintenance Technician.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing maintenance repairs and diagnostics across residential properties.

The maintenance technician is responsible for performing general maintenance and repair duties to ensure residential and or commercial properties are well-maintained, safe, and operational.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining tenant satisfaction and supporting the overall functionality of the property.

key responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and carpentry.
• respond promptly to work orders submitted by ensuring timely and professional service
• properly track ticket progress until completion, logging information within work order system
• prepare vacant units for new tenants, including painting, repairs, and cleaning
• maintain common areas, including hallways, lobbies, laundry rooms, and
• clean and maintain external property grounds
• assist with seasonal tasks such as snow removal, landscaping, and HVAC filter changes
• maintain an organized inventory of tools and supplies, communicate with maintenance manager when time to reorder
• participate in on-call rotations for after-hours maintenance emergencies, including holidays, weekends and late nights

qualifications

• must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• high school diploma or GED required; technical certifications, EPA, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, universal CFC type 1 license a plus
• minimum two years of experience in building maintenance, preferably in multifamily or commercial real estate
• awareness of local building, fire, and safety codes a plus
• working knowledge of building trades and systems, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting
• strong customer service skills and ability to interact professionally with tenants and property staff
• ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
• reliable attendance and responsiveness to on call duties
• physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds, stand up for eight hours, climb ladders, and work in varied weather conditions
• experience with Yardi Voyager preferred
• applicants who are offered a position will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

Akelius offers

• Hourly rate USD 30 to 35 per hour
• competitive benefits with generous employer premium contributions
• 100% paid short and long term disability, as well as Life
• 401k with match
• annual fitness benefit
• internal industry specific education and training
• offices in central locations with a high-quality working environment
• social events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year
• company summit every second year

about Akelius

Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties.

Akelius owns rental apartments in the metropolitan cities New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, London, and Paris.

Read more at www.akelius.com

Akelius is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.