Maintenance Technician in Newark

Energy Jobline ZR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Residential Maintenance Technician for a Rockwood property. The role involves upkeep, repair, and maintenance of residential units and common areas in a multi-unit facility, combining hands-on trades with customer service.

You will perform general maintenance, turnover prep, and groundskeeping, using your own tools, and respond to maintenance requests and emergencies while collaborating with the Maintenance Superintendent and Property Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in general maintenance (electrical, carpentry, plumbing).
• Hands-on repair and troubleshooting across multiple trades.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service when interacting with residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks in apartments and common areas.
• Turnover unit prep including drywall repair, painting and caulking.
• General groundskeeping: trash removal, light landscaping, weather response.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop and storage areas.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergency calls as needed.
• Use your own hand tools on the job.
• Follow directives from Maintenance Superintendent and Property Manager.

Skills

Hands-on repair and troubleshooting

Independent and team work

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Residential Maintenance Technician

Location: Rockwood

Position Overview

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep, repair, and overall maintenance of residential units and common areas in a multi-unit housing facility. This role combines hands-on technical work with property upkeep and customer service, ensuring the property remains safe, clean, and well-maintained for .

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks in apartments and common areas
• Turnover unit prep including:
  • Drywall repair
  • Painting and caulking
  • Carpet cleaning and minor repairs
• General groundskeeping:
  • Trash removal
  • Light landscaping (watering, weeding)
  • Inclement weather response (e.g., snow/ice removal)
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop and storage areas
• Occasionally clean apartments and shared spaces
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergency calls as needed
• Use your own set of hand tools on the job
• Follow directives from Maintenance Superintendent and Property Manager

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year in general maintenance (e.g., electrical, carpentry, plumbing)
• Skills:
  • Hands-on repair and troubleshooting skills across multiple trades
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent customer service when interacting with
• Tools: Must supply your own hand tools

Other Requirements

• Reliable and proactive problem-solver
• Pride in cleanliness and work quality
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Flexible and able to handle emergency situations with urgency

Equal Employment Opportunity

BPG Real Estate Services, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to , creed, , , , , , marital status, preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or in each aspect of the human resources function.