Maintenance Technician - 500 Dollar Sign-On Bonus

TREK Development Group • Pittsburgh, PA

23h

About The Position

TREK Development Group is seeking an engaged and passionate Maintenance Technician to serve Uptown Flats and Penn Lincoln, with one day a week at Mellons Orchard. The technician performs inspections, basic repairs, and preventative maintenance, taking pride in the communities and helping motivate others to do the same. The role works under the direction of the Community Manager.

The position includes preparing vacant apartments for new residents; handling service requests and on-call emergencies; diagnosing and repairing building systems, appliances, plumbing, electrical components, and interior and exterior features; maintaining property grounds and curb appeal, including snow removal; completing work orders according to company policies; and providing preventative maintenance for buildings, systems, equipment, and components. Painting, carpentry, and drywall repairs must follow RRP protocol as needed.

A $500 sign-on bonus is paid after 30 days of employment. After 90 days, employees may opt to work four 10-hour shifts or Tuesday through Saturday each week. The position may involve evening, weekend, and holiday hours to support emergency repairs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of multi-site, multi-family, multi-property-type operational management experience, preferably with a mixed residential portfolio or comparable hotel, resort, or retail management experience.
• At least two years of advanced hands-on experience in one or more trades, such as plumbing, HVAC, boiler, carpentry, appliance, or electrical repairs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Child abuse clearances and background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school education and/or industry-trade certifications or degrees, such as NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, or HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform necessary repairs to vacant apartments for new residents.
• Respond to service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace components and systems, including HVAC, windows, doors, cabinets, countertops, appliances, plumbing, fixtures, electrical components, roofing, walkways, asphalt, paint, carpeting, and drywall.
• Follow RRP protocol for painting, carpentry, and drywall repairs as needed.
• Assist with exterior property upkeep and curb appeal, including maintaining community grounds and snow removal.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide preventative maintenance for buildings, systems, equipment, and components.
• Know the locations of utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.
• Participate in weekend work, on-call rotation, and emergency service call duties.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus, paid after 30 days of employment.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• After 90 days, option to work four 10-hour shifts or Tuesday through Saturday each week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED