Union Maintenance Technician - Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyner)

Greatjob; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential in New York, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to address resident service requests, perform hands-on maintenance across facilities, and ensure market-ready apartments.

You will handle plumbing, electrical tasks, HVAC (if applicable), preventative maintenance, grounds keeping, and respond to emergencies as needed. A High School diploma and driver’s license are required; weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic plumbing/electrical skills preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service requests promptly.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
• Prepare and maintain market-ready apartments.
• Maintain community grounds and common areas.
• Conduct regular inspections and report needed repairs.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Physical fitness

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members' growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.We Offer: A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.What You'll Be Doing:As a Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you will perform preventative maintenance and maintain the grounds and common areas, reporting any concerns.Promptly addressing resident service requestsPerforming hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and morePreparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community groundsConducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacementsScheduled Hours: Friday-Tuesday: 10 am-7 pmWhat You'll Need To Thrive:Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting preferred.High School diploma or equivalentKnowledge of federal and state apartment housing lawsA valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.Computer literacy and effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.Must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends. Shifts may change according to business needs. Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities. A telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager.Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body, including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting and handling of materials. Frequent lifting, grasping and carrying materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with in-house security systems and operations software.Salary: $33.6508 hrFor hourly roles: Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.Bonus Qualifications:Trade school certification/diplomaEPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certificationResidential or commercial property maintenance/service experience