Maintenance Technician

The Schochet Companies; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Schochet Companies are seeking a Maintenance Technician for Essex Village & King’s Grant Apartments in North Kingstown, RI. You will perform on-site repairs, responsive maintenance, and preventative tasks across 200+ units.

You must have strong plumbing/electrical/HVAC skills, be able to lift 30–60 lbs, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to participate in on-call rotation with premium on-call pay. Pre-employment background check and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/plumbing/HVAC & appliance repair.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance across a multi-unit property.
• Must live within 30 minutes of North Kingstown for on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Completion of all types of work orders from residents.
• Completion of all resident apartment turnover tasks.
• Must be able to participate in on-call duties.
• Assist with opening, tracking and closing work orders.
• Conducting property inspections and/or participating on an inspection team.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities.
• Inspect tools and equipment for safety.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

HVAC

Appliance repair

On-call readiness

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