We are seeking an experienced and dependable Senior Maintenance Technician to take full responsibility for managing and maintaining our facilities. This role will serve as the lead for all facility operations, ensuring building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are safe, reliable, and well-maintained.
The Senior Maintenance Technician will handle both hands-on maintenance work and oversight responsibilities, including coordinating with vendors and contractors, managing preventive maintenance programs, and addressing facility needs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems. This individual will also supervise technicians and act as the primary point of contact for all facility-related issues.
Responsibilities:
1- Participate in all maintenance projects, including periodically inspecting all units, buildings and common areas; performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed as well as specific maintenance as detailed below.
2- Schedule work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.
3- Coordinate maintenance related contractor activities, may negotiate contracts and scope of work.
4- Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials, as well as the training of maintenance technicians and coworkers.
5- Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, and have full knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services and goods.
6- Assist the Maintenance Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections and during apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
7- Responsible for performing detailed maintenance procedures including, but not limited to those listed below:
- Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
- Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
- Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
- Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, fitting windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
- Painting, to include interior and exterior.
- Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
- Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required.
- Assist the Exterminator when required.
- Participate in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday and emergency coverage.
- Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
8- Adhere to and stay current on all applicable building codes.
9- Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cut-offs, all apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs and post maps of the same. Operates within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
10- Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
11- Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with residents, contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.
12- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School degree or equivalent, trade-related courses required.
- Any college or advanced technical training is preferred.
- Any specific certifications required by the property.
- Work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air-conditioning.
- Willingness to assist with and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance, such as janitorial, custodial, gardening, painting, etc.
- Boiler license, when required by property facilities.
- Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA Standards is required.
Experience:
- 6 or more year of full-time maintenance experience or experience in related fields.
- Residential Property maintenance experience preferred.
- Formal training or experience in the following areas: carpentry, light plumbing work, light electrical.
Skills:
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required
- Mechanical/Trade skills and abilities as listed in required experience.
- Ability to work with co-workers and residents professionally in a demanding environment.
- Must have the ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
- Requires the ability to read, speak and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in the English language.
- Strong communication skills – candidates must be able to speak and write English fluently and to communicate via email.
Working Conditions:
- Work conditions will vary from clean rental units to jobs such as plumbing repair and grounds work.
- Will be exposed to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects, and live electrical wiring.
- Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours when required.
Send your resume to: k0qen92cyaf75@hanini.zohorecruitmail.com
Job Details:
Job Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Company Industry: Property Management
Job Role: Maintenance Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Residence Location: New Jersey, United States