Residential Maintenance Technician - Somerset NJ

Premier Development; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle stipend

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Company events

Job summary

Premier Development is seeking a reliable Residential Maintenance Technician to join our onsite community team. You’ll handle day-to-day repairs, preventative maintenance, and ensure resident comfort.

You’ll work on plumbing, electrical issues, drywall repairs, and appliance servicing, with a rotating on-call schedule and overtime pay. A valid driver’s license and your own tools are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in residential, apartment, or commercial building maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, drywall repair, and general maintenance.
• EPA/HVAC certification is a strong plus.
• Valid driver's license and your own basic hand tools required.
• Willingness to participate in a shared, rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily resident service requests for plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance on buildings and common areas.
• Assist in turnovers by preparing vacant apartments for new residents.
• Provide friendly, professional updates to residents while completing work orders.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical troubleshooting

Drywall repair

General maintenance

Repair problem solving

Education

EPA / HVAC Certification

Tools

Basic hand tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Quick Highlights:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, [e.g., 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM] + rotating on-call schedule (with overtime pay).
• Perks & Benefits: Vehicle/Gas Stipend Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) , paid holidays, and company BBQ & Holiday party
• Workplace: Onsite at a top-tier luxury residential property with a supportive, local team.

About the Role

Premier Development is looking for a reliable, skilled Residential Maintenance Technician to join our onsite community team. If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, fixing things right the first time, and helping residents feel at home, this is a great fit for you.

In this role, you'll handle day-to-day repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and help keep our community running smoothly and looking great.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day:

• Work Orders: Complete daily resident service requests for general plumbing, basic electrical, light carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Preventative Maintenance: Inspect buildings, common areas, and mechanicals regularly to spot and fix minor issues before they become big problems.
• Turnovers: Assist in preparing vacant apartments for new residents (minor repairs, hardware replacement, safety checks).
• Resident Communication: Provide friendly, professional updates to residents while completing work orders in their homes.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain clean work areas, follow safety protocols, and ensure the community grounds are well-maintained.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in residential, apartment, or commercial building maintenance.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, drywall repair, and general maintenance.
• Certifications: EPA / HVAC Certification is a strong plus
• Tools & Transport: Valid driver's license and your own basic hand tools required.
• Availability: Willingness to participate in a shared, rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies. NOT EVERY WEEKEND - Great work/life balance.

Visit us @ www.premierdevelopment.com

Premier Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or other legally protected characteristics.