Residential Maintenance Technician - Level III

Balfour Beatty Communities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Communities is seeking a Residential Maintenance Technician - Level III to maintain community conditions and provide excellent resident service. The role involves supervising maintenance staff, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Candidates should have significant maintenance experience and relevant certifications, with a competitive pay rate and benefits including bonuses and insurance starting immediately.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Medical and Dental Insurance

401K plan with employer matching

Robust PTO including sick days and vacation

Company paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

2 Volunteer Days per year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years maintenance experience or 4 years with EPA 608 certification.
• Relevant certifications in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or carpentry.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and oversee property maintenance.
• Diagnose issues, make repairs, and complete resident service requests.
• Ensure safety and environmental policies are followed.

Skills

Customer Service

Technical Skills

Problem Diagnosis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC Certification

Plumbing Certification

Electrical Certification

Appliance Repair Certification

Carpentry Certification

Job description

Residential Maintenance Technician - Level III

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Who We Are
At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to delivering quality communities that residents are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences are created by caring about our residents, partners, and communities, guided by integrity, empathy, and creativity.

Our Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical and Dental Insurance starting the first month following employment
• Health, Flexible Spending, and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan with employer matching
• Robust PTO including sick days, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability, parental leave

About The Role

The Maintenance Technician maintains the physical condition of the community and provides excellent service to residents. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, making repairs, and completing resident service requests promptly. A $500 net sign-on bonus may be available.

Job Family Overview

The Maintenance Technician Job Family is structured to define roles and responsibilities, supporting employee growth. Levels include:

• Maintenance Trainee
• Maintenance Technician I
• Maintenance Technician II
• Maintenance Technician III

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and oversee property maintenance, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and lighting systems.
• Ensure safety and environmental policies are followed.
• Deliver high resident satisfaction through professional interactions.
• Work on a rotating on-call schedule for 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 7 years maintenance experience (or 4 years with EPA 608 Universal certification)
• Relevant certifications in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or carpentry
• Strong customer service and technical skills
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and perform quality control
• Training for Maintenance Tech III to be completed within 15 months of hire/promotion
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

Regular use of hands, standing, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 75 lbs. Work is performed in various environments, interacting with residents and staff.

Pay Rate: $27.50/hr