Property Maintenance Apprentice

Avanath-Capital,-LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Avanath Capital is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join our property team in the Edison, NJ area. This role supports the maintenance staff by handling routine repairs, keeping common areas clean, and assisting with make‑ready preparations for new move‑ins.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong time management, and the ability to work independently or with a team to meet high standards for resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds or porter experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate property maintenance equipment (e.g., pressure washer, leaf blower, snowblower).
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills with polite and courteous demeanor toward staff, prospects, residents, vendors, and all visitors of the property.
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service with every interaction and delivers high-quality maintenance service.
• Complete assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, and preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Completes the “make‑ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move‑ins by completing the pre‑move‑out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure‑washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Supports cost‑cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use of tools and equipment.
• Follows procedures for accessing and acquiring materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.

Skills

Grounds experience

Porter experience

Time management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washer

Leaf blower

Snowblower

Job description

Avanath Capital is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join our property team in the Edison, NJ area. This role supports the maintenance staff by handling routine repairs, keeping common areas clean, and assisting with make‑ready preparations for new move‑ins.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong time management, and the ability to work independently or with a team to meet high standards for resident satisfaction.