Maintenance Technician

SDK Apartments; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Long term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

401k with match

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

SDK Stratford Apartments in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will handle preventive maintenance, service requests, turnovers, and on-call duties to ensure a safe and well-maintained community.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of building maintenance experience, basic plumbing/electrical skills, and a valid driver’s license. We offer on-call hours, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive building maintenance experience, preferably in a multifamily environment.
• Related licenses is a plus (e.g., EPA/HVAC).
• Skilled in general plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, locksmithing, painting, dry-wall repair, and snow removal.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and follow through skills.
• Available for on-call emergency services on an as-needed basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Possess stellar references and stable work history.
• Must be able to work with any employer in the US without any restrictions whatsoever.

Responsibilities

• Model behavior aligned with SDK values when interacting with anyone associated with SDK.
• Complete assigned work orders effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure preventive and regularly scheduled maintenance procedures are completed.
• Ensure all procedures related to apartment unit turnovers are completed in a timely manner.
• Install, replace or repair damaged or new equipment and appliances.
• Complete carpentry, tiling and painting as needed.
• Be on-call to address urgent resident matters after regular work hours.
• Aim to resolve service requests within 24 hours, following established procedures and communicating progress.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, and status of units.
• Collaborate with the property team to maintain a safe community.
• Handle routine grounds and property maintenance, including trash removal, cleaning and snow removal.
• Address ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

EPA/HVAC license (a plus)

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Snow removal

Customer service

On-call availability

Job description

A successful career in the multifamily industry is built around delivering quality customer service. At SDK, we recruit professionals who specialize in customer care and who understand that our success depends on the satisfaction of our residents.

SDK Stratford Apartments is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Maintenance Technician to join our committed team dedicated to ensuring the safety and excellent condition of our community.

Embracing the SDK philosophy, our maintenance technicians are committed to providing residents with exceptional service, emphasizing respect, understanding, and comfort in every home they service.

This is a full-time position based in Wilmington, DE, with a mandatory on-call and snow removal hours.

About the Position

As one of maintenance technicians, you will…

• Model behavior that is aligned with SDK values when interacting with anyone associated with SDK.
• Complete assigned work orders effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure preventive and regularly scheduled maintenance procedures are completed.
• Ensure all procedures related to apartment unit turnovers are completed in a timely manner.
• Install, replace or repair damaged or new equipment and appliances.
• Complete carpentry, tiling and painting as needed.
• Be on-call to address urgent resident matters after regular work hours.
• Aim to resolve service requests within 24 hours, as much as possible, following established work order procedures; communicate effectively with the team on progress and roadblocks.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests, apartment make-ready status, and work in progress items.
• Collaborate with the property team members to maintain a safe community.
• When needed, be responsible for routine grounds and property maintenance, including but not limited to, trash removal, general cleaning and snow removal.
• Address ad hoc projects as assigned.

About Your Professional Background & Skills

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive building maintenance experience, preferably in a multifamily environment.
• Related licenses is a plus (e.g., EPA/HVAC).
• Skilled in general plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, locksmithing, painting, dry-wall repair, and snow removal.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and follow through skills.
• Available for on-call emergency services on an as-needed basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Possess stellar references and stable work history.
• Must be able to work with any employer in the US without any restrictions whatsoever.

About Us, Pay, Benefits & Culture

SDK Apartments SM is a real estate investment, development and property management group with an established portfolio of residential communities and commercial properties across multiple states.

SDK’s tradition of giving back to the community extends to the way we care for our residents and employees. Our unique backgrounds, perspectives and skills make us a truly diverse team. We collaborate effectively to achieve our goals and strive to be the best in our asset class. We embrace learning opportunities to further our personal and professional growth and support each other genuinely.

Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, a performance-based bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, long term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, employee discount program, flexible spending account, health savings account, a learning program, 401k with match when eligible, and the opportunity to work with the most dedicated team around!

The annualized gross hourly rate for this position is $25.00 - $27.00 plus bonus eligibility. The actual compensation within the range will be based on factors unique to the candidate, including direct years of experience and depth of knowledge.

SDK Apartments SM does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. SDK aims to foster and maintain a workplace where everyone can be their best selves, feel respected and included. Therefore, it’s our practice to actively and continually evaluate our people procedures so that we can offer the best possible experience to those interested in working with SDK.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone inquiries. Only applications submitted through our official process will be reviewed.

Hear what others are saying!

I love living here! It's like a big family! I enjoy all the resident events, and the beautifully kept grounds. The staff is just a phone call away and always there when needed. Maxine S. Green Acres gives me a sense of both privacy and small town neighborliness. I love the diversity of the community and the beautiful location. A wonderful place to live! Barbara M.

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