Service Technician - Apartment Maintenance Technician

UDR, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee discounts for community homes

Job summary

UDR, Inc. is seeking a Service Technician to support our Towson, MD portfolio. The role focuses on maintenance and repair across apartments, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry tasks to ensure move-in readiness and ongoing resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include on-site upkeep, safety reporting, tool maintenance, and delivering excellent service to residents and teams, with on-call rotation. EPA certification is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum in building and mechanical maintenance including plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting and drywall.
• HVAC knowledge and carpentry experience preferred.
• EPA Type II or Universal certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and rotating on-call responsibility required.
• Some locations may require pool operation certification (CPO).

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident maintenance requests and repair within established quality and time standards.
• Maintain grounds and common areas; report deficiencies and safety issues immediately.
• Ensure apartments are ready for occupancy with maintenance and cleaning tasks as needed.
• Maintain tools and workspace; organize inventory and request replacements as necessary.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Skills

HVAC

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Appliance repair

Painting

Drywall

Education

Vocational certificate or degree

EPA Type II/Universal certification

Job description

Service Technician - Every day is an opportunity for you to turn an apartment into a home. #WRK4UDR.

UDR is now hiring a Service Technician to join our team supporting our portfolio of apartments in the greater Baltimore area, based out of The Quarters at Towson in Towson, MD.

Key Qualifications

• Technical of vocational certificate and/or degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in building and mechanical maintenance including plumbing, electrical, appliance repair painting and drywall.
• Knowledge and experience of HVAC and carpentry a plus.
• EPA Type II or Universal certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and rotating on-call responsibility required.
• Some locations require certification in pool operation (CPO).

Essential Job Functions

• Respond to resident requests for maintenance and service by taking appropriate action to repair and/or restore service within the quality and time standards established by the organization.
• Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the community by ensuring that grounds, amenities, building exteriors/interiors, market ready units, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, central garbage areas, parking lots and other buildings and common areas are free of debris, trash, graffiti, and other items which affect the appearance of the community. All deficiencies and or risk management safety issues are reported immediately.
• Ensure that apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various and as needed electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, and other miscellaneous equipment maintenance and repairs, as well as carpet cleaning, painting, and overall apartment cleaning or other activities as necessary or as directed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspace and ensure they are organized and in proper working order, request replacements as necessary, and assist in stocking the inventory.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Exceptional Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit package and discounts to live in our premier communities!

UDR, Inc., an S&P500 company, is one of the nation's largest owners and managers of residential apartment communities with a mission of offering remarkable apartment homes in the most desirable locations throughout the United States. Share your expertise, skill and commitment to excellence with us, and be a part of UDR's team. #WRK4UDR

Pay: $27-29/hr.

UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.

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