Maintenance Technician of New Apartment Community

Carteret Management Corporation; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 4 weeks of paid time off

Affordable health plans

Paid Short & Long Term Disability

401K with paid match

Job summary

Carteret Management Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for routine building maintenance for two apartment communities located in Saint Petersburg. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including over 4 weeks of paid time off, affordable health plans, and a 401K with paid match.

The technician will ensure resident satisfaction, perform maintenance duties, and handle emergency calls. Candidates should possess excellent customer service skills, prior maintenance experience, and basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience is required.
• Ability to perform general janitorial duties.
• Local travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest level of resident satisfaction.
• Perform hands-on maintenance duties to maintain community value.
• Conduct apartment turnover including cleaning and repairs.
• Be available for After Hours emergency calls.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Basic knowledge of plumbing

Basic knowledge of electrical

Basic knowledge of carpentry

Basic knowledge of HVAC

Ability to multitask

Proficiency with computers

Ability to safely use hand tools

Ability to perform janitorial duties

Job description

Description

Carteret Management Corporation is seeking a MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN responsible for performing the routine building maintenance for two apartment community located in Saint Petersburg. This position offers full‑time employment at a competitive salary with a strong benefit package including:

• Over 4 weeks of PAID TIME OFF per year
• Affordable health plans with LOW monthly premiums
• PAID Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K with PAID match

Carteret Management is an equal opportunity employer. We promote an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skills in order to best serve the communities in which we operate. Carteret fosters a learning community where employees are learners and teachers who share their knowledge to enhance each other’s growth within the company.

Responsibilities

• Work to ensure the highest level of resident satisfaction at all times.
• Ensures the safety, appearance and operational standards established by Carteret Management and under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager.
• Perform various hands‑on maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community, diagnosing problems and making repairs in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, dry walling, painting, exterior structure, appliance repair and cleaning.
• Perform turnover of apartments including cleaning, painting, carpet shampooing, and other repairs as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Occasionally be available for After Hours emergency calls.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Prior maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC.
• Ability to multitask with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to safely use various hand tools and power tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, hand held drills and circular saws.
• Ability to perform general janitorial duties.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with various groups (on-site staff, vendors, residents).
• Local travel required.