Maintenance Technician III (New Brunswick Apartments)

WinnCompanies; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking a Maintenance Technician III for New Brunswick Apartments, a 206-unit tax credit and Section 8 community in New Brunswick, NJ. The role involves maintenance across units, common areas, and grounds, plus leading and training other technicians to uphold quality service and occupancy standards.

Key responsibilities include diagnosing repairs across electrical, plumbing, appliances, HVAC, and carpentry; managing service requests; and supporting preventive maintenance under

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience.
• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances, and HVAC.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer familiarity.
• On-call availability for urgent needs.
• Ability to speak basic English.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, problem solve, and make repairs in areas including appliances, carpentry, hardware, masonry, painting, basic electrical, basic plumbing, and HVAC.
• Lead and train other maintenance technicians.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs per procedures.
• Ensure vacant apartments are market-ready per company standards.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in preventive maintenance, inspections, and annual unit checks.
• Maintain grounds and curb appeal via snow removal, landscaping, and trash management.
• Be available for on-call activity during off-hours and emergencies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

On-call mindset

English proficiency

Education

Vocational training

CAMT certification

Job description

Carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and you! These are some of the most important things we need to maintain our properties and keep our residents happy. If you’re looking to make a difference with your technical knowledge and excellent customer service, then we want to hear from you!

WinnCompanies is searching for a Maintenance Technician III to join our team at New Brunswick Apartments, a 206-unit tax credit and Section 8 housing community located in New Brunswick, NJ.

In this role, you will perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, residential common areas, office, grounds and parking lots. You will also lead and train other maintenance technicians on the team.

The pay range for this role is $29.00-$30.00 per hour. The selected candidate will adhere to the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM with a rotational on-call duty schedule once every 3 weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, problem solve, and make repairs in such areas as, but not limited to: appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, basic electrical, basic plumbing, and basic and HVAC.
• Lead and train other maintenance technicians.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating procedures.
• Ensure vacant apartments are prepared for occupancy and market ready in accordance with company standards.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in leading and assisting the completion of the preventive maintenance program, building and safety inspections and annual unit inspections.
• Maintain grounds and curb appeal through snow removal, landscaping and trash management activities.
• Be available for on-call activity during off-hours and emergencies based on a pre-determined schedule and need.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Availability for on-call activity during off hours for urgent needs.
• Ability to speak and understand basic English.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training.
• Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT).