Residential Maintenance Technician – On‑Call, Flexible Schedule

MRK Partners; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Supplemental insurance

EAP

Paid holidays

Job summary

MRK Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance across assigned properties. You will restore vacated units, manage snow removal, and handle janitorial duties while supporting on-call emergencies weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in maintenance or construction, with HVAC/OSHA/EPA certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of maintenance or construction experience.
• One year of experience as a full-charge residential maintenance technician preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations preferred.
• EPA certification preferred.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• Must be able to work a flex schedule and be on-call for emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Requires the ability to read, speak and comprehend the English language
• Proficiency in performing plumbing, electric and machinery repair
• Ability to follow direction and work independently in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, troubleshoots mechanical systems, and completes preventative maintenance.
• Restores vacated apartments to move-in condition for new residents.
• Removes snow, ice and leaves from sidewalks, walkways, steps and driveways/parking spaces.
• Completes janitorial requirements in accordance with the janitorial schedule.
• Responds to on-call emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays - resolving issues.
• Patrols property daily to identify areas in need of cleaning and completes required work - remove trash/debris from property grounds and common areas, keep the dumpster area clean, and vacuum, sweep and mop common areas, removes litter and debris from lawns, planting beds, parking areas, sidewalks, ramps, and indoor spaces

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Problem solving

On-call readiness

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MRK Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance across assigned properties. You will restore vacated units, manage snow removal, and handle janitorial duties while supporting on-call emergencies weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in maintenance or construction, with HVAC/OSHA/EPA certifications preferred.