Maintenance Technician

United Payroll, LLC • Watertown, NY

7h • $0 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will join the team at Parkstead Watertown at Thompson Park, a professionally managed multifamily apartment community in Watertown, New York. The role handles routine and emergency maintenance, upkeep of building interiors and exteriors, unit renovations, common-area cleaning, and snow removal. The technician assesses and prioritizes work, schedules routine duties, maintains equipment and supply inventories, and communicates problems or incidents to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager. The position includes on-call availability as necessary and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and physical conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma and applicable work history.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and heating systems.
• Integrity at a personal and professional level.
• Exceptional communication, sales, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to solve problems involving residents and challenging situations.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8 to 10 hours and to lift up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and environments.
• If responsible for driving or considered to be in a driving role, at least three years of driving experience.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of residential property maintenance experience (listed as preferred).

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned maintenance work orders and perform maintenance on building interiors and exteriors.
• Maintain inventories of equipment, tools, supplies, and work materials, and maintain working knowledge of utility sources and supply lines.
• Perform general maintenance including painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical work, mowing, and plowing.
• Perform snow removal and maintain the related equipment.
• Paint, clean, and complete maintenance work required for units under renovation.
• Clean common areas and remove trash.
• Assess and prioritize work at the assigned site and complete daily schedules for routine maintenance duties.
• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager about problems and potential issues of concern.
• Ensure the quality of completed work.
• Handle emergency situations and communicate incident details to the Property Manager.
• Be available for on-call work as necessary.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Participate in and follow safety and health programs.
• Undertake special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with three plan options and HSA options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and optional voluntary life plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4% after one year of service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 24/7 telemedicine service, including mental health services.
• Calm App premium subscription.
• Childcare tuition discount through Learning Care Group.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Paid personal, sick, and vacation time.
• 10 company-paid holidays.
• Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

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