Maintenance Technician — On-Call + $500 Sign-On Bonus

Pratum Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Pratum Companies in Philadelphia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose problems, perform repairs, and promptly process service requests across resident units. The role emphasizes on-call rotations, HVAC/electrical/plumbing knowledge, and clear tenant communication.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, make-ready tasks, equipment inspections, and responding to emergencies. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a growth‑oriented

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a rotating on-call schedule.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and be able to travel after hours for on-call as required.
• Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other systems.
• Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair.
• Strong understanding to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment and small hand tools.
• Working knowledge of repair to common appliances and devices.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects, including preventative maintenance of building components and/or mechanicals.
• Complete resident service requests in a timely fashion.
• Make-ready procedures: paint, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repair or replace faulty parts; checks locks, replace light bulbs.
• Preventative maintenance; inspect grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment.
• Respond quickly in emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol.
• Inspect alarm systems such as carbon monoxide and fire protection and schedule repairs as needed.
• Perform snow removal as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-call rotation

Reliable transportation

HVAC understanding

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

General maintenance experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Pratum Companies in Philadelphia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose problems, perform repairs, and promptly process service requests across resident units. The role emphasizes on-call rotations, HVAC/electrical/plumbing knowledge, and clear tenant communication.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, make-ready tasks, equipment inspections, and responding to emergencies. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a growth‑oriented