Maintenance Tech III -The Edge at Raritan Heights

Edgewood Properties•New Brunswick, NJ

16h•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Edgewood Properties is seeking a Maintenance Tech III for its multifamily portfolio. This full-time position is based at The Edge at Raritan Heights in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and requires at least three years of industry experience. The role maintains the community’s physical condition in accordance with operating and safety standards by diagnosing problems, completing repairs, and ensuring service requests and apartment turns are handled in a timely manner. The position reports to a Senior Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, or Maintenance Supervisor. It has no direct reports, but may assist with supervising Maintenance Technicians I and II, including scheduling, work assignments, and training. The technician may oversee maintenance staff when a manager or supervisor is not onsite and may be asked to perform duties assigned to Maintenance Technicians I and II. This is a non-exempt, hourly position eligible for overtime. The schedule is based on business needs and may change. The role participates in the property’s emergency on-call rotation and requires living within a 45-minute drive of the community. The technician performs and supports work across HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, carpentry, drywall and plaster, painting, building envelopes, and basic building systems. Duties also include completing service requests, assisting with work prioritization, preparing vacant apartments for occupancy, supporting maintenance schedules and budgets, maintaining supplies and tools, inspecting grounds and buildings, and providing responsive service to residents. The role follows company policies and safety practices, promotes safe work among onsite staff, and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Housing regulations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of industry experience.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Five years of RealPage or other program experience.
High competency in RealPage, Excel, Word, Outlook, and internet use.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to read and write English and communicate clearly and concisely, including reading maintenance tickets and labels on cleaning and chemical supplies.
Basic arithmetic skills, including measurement and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for calculations and analysis.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
EPA-approved Type I and Type II technician certification.
Valid asbestos abatement certification where applicable.
Other licenses and certifications required by the community or state or local jurisdictions.
Lift certification within six months of hire.
Ability to frequently use general maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment, including hand tools, pressure washers, blowers, paint equipment, pool chemicals, ice removal equipment, ladders, landscaping equipment, sandblasters, and safety equipment.
Ability to frequently handle and use chemicals and general cleaning supplies.
Ability to frequently transport up to 60 pounds over variable distances, use required equipment, and access and work in restricted spaces or at heights exceeding 8–9 feet.
Ability to frequently operate motorized vehicles such as a car, truck, van, or golf cart.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to occasionally operate general office equipment such as a personal computer, telephone, photocopying machine, facsimile machine, and postage machine.
Live within a 45-minute drive of the community.
Availability to participate in the emergency on-call rotation; schedule is based on business needs and may change.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose problems and complete maintenance and repairs to maintain the community in accordance with operating and safety standards.
Complete service requests, repairs, and apartment turns in a timely manner and consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards.
Perform maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and replacement work on residential and commercial HVAC systems.
Maintain, diagnose, repair, and replace plumbing fixtures and supply and drain lines, including replacing water heaters.
Maintain, diagnose, repair, and replace electrical fixtures, receptacles, switches, devices, wiring, and low-voltage systems.
Maintain, diagnose, repair, and replace household appliances.
Maintain, repair, and replace cabinetry, doors, molding, framing, flooring, and tile.
Repair or replace drywall and sand it to a paintable finish; apply finishes to wood, drywall, metal, and masonry.
Maintain, repair, and replace roofs, gutters, drainage systems, soffits, fascia, windows, doors, and cladding.
Maintain or diagnose basic issues with pools and spas, elevators, and fire detection and protection systems.
Oversee maintenance staff when the Maintenance Manager or Supervisor is not onsite; may assist with supervising Maintenance Technicians I and II, including scheduling, work assignments, and training.
Assist with organizing and prioritizing service requests and general maintenance tasks.
Prepare vacant apartment homes for occupancy in a timely manner and perform turnkey work as required.
Assist with staff work and preventive maintenance schedules and maintenance budgets; maintain sufficient inventory of supplies and tools.
Inspect community grounds and buildings daily to identify maintenance needs.
Respond to resident requests, work with residents to minimize or resolve problems and complaints, and follow up to confirm resolution.
Follow applicable company policies and procedures, operating standards, and safety standards; train and promote safe work practices among onsite staff.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Housing regulations.
Participate in the property's emergency on-call rotation.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties, including work of a Maintenance Technician I or II when requested; may assist with work by outside contractors.
Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the required dress code.