Maintenance Technician, Floating

VESTA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Company matched 401(K)

Paid time off

12 additional paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

PetPlan Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance

AND MORE

Job summary

Vesta Management Corporation in the Hartford, CT area is seeking an affordable housing experienced, highly skilled Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations across our apartment communities. This hands-on role requires responsiveness to resident service requests and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will perform make-readies, assist with inspections, and help maintain property appearance, systems, and curb appeal.

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing maintenance operations.
• Hands-on, results-driven team player.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond quickly to service requests.
• Willingness to work on nights/weekends and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks to meet safety, appearance, and operational standards.
• Respond quickly to service requests and resolve work orders.
• Complete make-readies and ensure vacant units are move-in ready.
• Assist with inventory, on-call emergencies, and safety compliance.

Skills

Affordable housing

Maintenance tasks

Customer service

Job description

Description

Be a part of the best team in Property Management!

Vesta Management is seeking to hire an affordable housing experienced, highly skilled, results driven Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations for our apartment communities in the Hartford, CT area. We're looking for a hands‑on team player who takes pride in their work, is motivated to meet deadlines, and genuinely cares about creating a positive experience for our residents. Join our team and be a part of Vesta’s success story!

What we Offer:

At Vesta, we take pride in hiring the best talent in Property Management. We work hard and we have fun doing so. In addition to our generous benefits package, we offer service awards, performance bonuses, team member appreciation events and opportunities for growth. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company matched 401(K).
• Paid time off- Vacation, sick, floating holidays
• 12 additional paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PetPlan Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• AND MORE

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing all assigned maintenance tasks to ensure that the property meets safety, appearance, and operational standards. Quick response to resident service requests, taking appropriate action to resolve work orders. Responsible for efficient and fast turnaround of apartment make readies. This includes completing a make ready punch list and ensuring that vacant units are move in ready per expectations. Emergency on‑call, nights, and weekends required. May be required to drive a company vehicle. May also assist in maintaining the physical appearance, condition, cleanliness and curb appeal of the property.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with and attend resident retention initiatives (i.e., resident functions, promotions, monthly newsletters, etc.) and property‑issued communications/notices (i.e., bad weather, emergency, etc.)
• Preserves and respects resident, applicant, employee and company confidentiality.
• Report for on‑call duties to provide 24 hour/7day per week emergency maintenance service.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of parts and supplies and inform supervisor of shortages, while also ensuring that maintenance shop and current supplies are kept accessible and organized.

Ongoing Work Orders/Projects and Preventive Maintenance:

• Consistently maintain the overall attractiveness of the property, taking initiative as needed to keep the property looking professional and appealing to current and potential residents, owners, investors, and lenders.
• Regularly conduct inspections of and ensure that apartments, building systems, common areas, and grounds meet Vesta quality standards and expectations, by correcting any deficiencies.
• Report any maintenance or physical property needs to the Property Manager and/or lead maintenance personnel for work order input.
• Responsible for handling, completing, and documenting all assigned service requests/work orders, ensuring that our residents’ maintenance needs are met properly, quickly, thoroughly, and professionally. Maintenance and repair may include plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, carpeting, drywall, worn or defective parts, grounds, and electrical systems. May be responsible for pool maintenance, depending on property needs.
• Assists with moving appliances, abandoned furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
• Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected immediately, and practice “safety first