Maintenance Technician - $1,000 Sign - On Bonus

United Payroll, LLC•Watertown, NY

66d

About The Position

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join. We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Time Union’s Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years and nationally recognized as a Top Workplaces USA employer for five years running – most recently earning the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com [https://www.ugoc.com/] We have an immediate need for full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team at Parkstead Watertown at Black River, one of United Group’s professionally managed multi – family communicates located in Watertown, NY.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years driving experience is required if the position will be responsible for driving or considered to be a driving role
applicable work history
Minimum 3 years of experience in residential property maintenance.
Current and Valid Driver’s License required
Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level
Ability to solve problems involving maintenance, safety, and challenging situations

Responsibilities

Completes maintenance work orders – as assigned
Performs necessary maintenance relating to both the exterior and interiors of all buildings of the property assigned
Maintains inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and work materials
Maintains a working knowledge of all utility sources and supply lines
General maintenance experience includes painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, mowing, plowing, etc.
Performs all phases of snow removal from all needed areas and maintains all appropriate equipment
Paints, cleans, completes maintenance items, and all other items required for the completion of the unit under renovation
Cleans all common areas and responsible for trash removal
Assesses and prioritizes all work to be performed on assigned site
Completes daily work schedules for routine maintenance duties
Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager of all problems and potential issues of concern
Ensures quality of work duties performed
Handles emergency situations that may arise; and communicates all details of the incident to the Property Manager
Special projects and other responsibilities may be determined
Will be available for on-call as necessary
Maintains a professional and courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees
Actively participates and follows the safety and health programs

Benefits

Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.

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