Maintenance Technician

Schochet-1; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Job summary

Schochet is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Essex Village & King’s Grant in North Kingstown, RI. The role supports a 200+ unit apartment community with a history of growth and strong retention strategies.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package from day one, the position requires handling work orders, turnover tasks, and occasional admin duties, with on-call rotation and travel considerations for emergency calls.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in electrical/plumbing/HVAC & appliance repair is a plus.
• Must live within 30 minutes of North Kingstown and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Completion of all types of work orders from residents.
• Completion of all resident apartment turnover tasks.
• On-call duties as required.
• Opening, tracking and closing work orders may be required.
• Conducting property inspections and/or participating on an inspection team.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities.
• Inspect tools and equipment for safety on an ongoing basis.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Essex Village - North Kingstown, RI 02852

Schochet is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician.

Come join our team that offers over 50 years of encouraging growth and employee retention!

The Schochet Companies offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, 401k and more available on your first day. All new employees accrue 3 weeks of vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days per year and many other great perks.

Essex Village & King’s Grant Apartments are now accepting resumes for a Maintenance Technician. Essex Village & King’s Grant are a 200+unit family apartment community located in North Kingstown, RI.

Duties

• Completion of all types of work orders from residents.
• Completion of all resident apartment turn over tasks.
• Must be able available to complete “On-call” duties.
• Some administrative duties may be included such as opening, tracking and closing work orders.
• Conducting property inspections and/or participating on an inspection team.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities.
• On-going inspection of tools and equipment for safety.
• Prior experience in electrical/plumbing/ HVAC & appliance repair skills a plus.
• Full knowledge of property’s emergency procedures.

Maintenance technician positions require that an individual be able to lift moderate weights of between 30-60 lbs. on a regular basis and the ability to stand and/or walk all day. In addition, occasional heavy lifting may be required. Duties of this position may require strength and endurance in performing heavy manual labor. Must have experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair and of unit turnover procedures. Prior residential property maintenance experience a plus. Must live within 30 minutes of North Kingstown for rotating on-call and have a valid driver’s license and own transportation. $150 premium paid for all week’s that you are on-call, additionally you are paid a time and a half rate for any emergency calls plus travel time.

Pre-employment background check & drug test required. EOE