Maintenance Technician -- Luxury Apartment Community -- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

UDR Careers • Framingham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UDR, Inc. and its affiliated companies are hiring a Maintenance Technician for a luxury apartment community in Framingham, Massachusetts. The role delivers first-class service by responding to resident and common-area maintenance requests, repairing or restoring service within company quality and time standards, and helping achieve resident satisfaction and retention.

The technician maintains the community’s appearance and cleanliness, prepares apartments for occupancy, and performs or assists with a variety of maintenance and repair work. Duties may include electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, carpet cleaning, painting, apartment cleaning, and other equipment maintenance. The role also involves maintaining tools, equipment, workspace, and inventory; reporting deficiencies and safety risks promptly; and providing excellent service to internal and external customers.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and rotating on-call responsibility. UDR offers ongoing education and career-development opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus payable after 90 days of continuous employment.

Requirements

• Maintenance experience in the multifamily, hospitality, or similar industry.
• Competency in residential plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, painting, and drywall.
• Customer service experience.
• Proficiency with modern technology, especially computers and smartphones.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Rotating on-call responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience in HVAC and carpentry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EPA Type II or Universal certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance and service requests in common areas and residences, taking appropriate action to repair or restore service within established quality and time standards.
• Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of assigned community areas, including grounds, amenities, building exteriors, vacant units, interiors, breezeways, curbs, signage, the leasing office, garbage areas, parking lots, and other common areas.
• Promptly report deficiencies and risk-management or safety issues.
• Prepare apartments for occupancy as directed by the Service Manager.
• Perform maintenance and repairs as needed, potentially including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, equipment maintenance, carpet cleaning, painting, and apartment cleaning.
• Keep tools, equipment, and workspace organized and in proper working order; request replacements as necessary and assist with inventory stocking.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Comply with company employment policies and procedures and apply UDR values while performing job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

• Company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Up to 10 vacation days, 6 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, and company-observed paid holidays.
• Housing discounts at company communities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-sponsored volunteer and community service days.
• Company events and annual President’s Club recognition.
• Ongoing education and career-development opportunities.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid in full on the first pay cycle following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment.

What This Job Offers

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