Maintenance Technician II

Akelius Real Estate Management; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Life and disability insurance

401k with match

Annual fitness benefit

Training programs

Central offices location

Social events

Job summary

Akelius Real Estate Management is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform advanced repairs and diagnostics across residential properties. The role requires in-depth knowledge of building systems, independent troubleshooting, and strict safety adherence.

You will handle carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general construction tasks while maintaining effective communication with property management.

Qualifications

• Five to ten+ years of experience in building maintenance or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in semi-skilled and skilled repairs across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general construction.
• Knowledge of electrical, energy management, mechanical, HVAC, card access control, alarm, and security camera systems.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance repairs and diagnostics across residential properties.
• Explain job scope to others and support team operations.
• Perform ongoing maintenance and complete reports for apartments, common areas, and building systems.
• Complete and close out assigned work orders within the specified time frame.
• Update work orders as status changes.
• Complete preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Keep inventory of all supplies and equipment and communicate with manager when materials are needed.
• Report on-site incidents to the property manager.
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service.
• Participate in on-call rotations as required.

Skills

Building maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA Certification

Tools

Work order system

Job description

Maintenance Technician II

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

Then you might be our next Maintenance Technician II.

job description

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

The role requires in-depth knowledge of building systems, the ability to independently manage complex troubleshooting and specialized repairs, and strict adherence to safety standards and applicable codes.

The Maintenance Technician II performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks across carpentry, general construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, and heating and air conditioning systems.

They are also expected to explain job scope to others and support team operations.

job requirements

• plumbing repairs and diagnostics
• electrical repairs and diagnostics
• heating, ventilation, and air conditioning repairs and diagnostics
• flooring and tile repairs
• sheetrock repairs
• painting
• water remediation tasks
• roofing repairs
• troubleshooting to identify the source of plumbing leaks
• fire safety inspections
• troubleshoot equipment and systems
• manage inventory control
• service history tracking and documentation in the work order application

other general responsibilities

• perform ongoing maintenance and complete reports for apartments, common areas, and building systems
• complete and close out assigned work orders by making repairs within the specified time frame
• update work orders as soon as there is a change in status
• complete preventive maintenance as assigned
• keep inventory of all supplies and equipment and communicate with manager when materials are needed
• report any on-site incidents to the property manager
• maintain a professional appearance and attitude, with excellent customer service and time management skills
• perform other duties as needed

who you are

• five to ten or more years of experience in building maintenance or a related technical field
• able to stand for up to 8 hours, occasionally climb ladders, and lift up to 75 pounds unassisted
• proficiency in semi-skilled and skilled repairs across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general construction
• knowledge of electrical, energy management, mechanical, HVAC, card access control, alarm, and security camera systems
• understanding of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Participation in on-call rotations is required

• high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; trade or technical school or industry related courses preferred
• OSHA certification required
• a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work across multiple properties

• 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.