Maintenance Technician - Berkeley Heights
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repairs to meet CloudTen Residential’s standards for property quality and curb appeal. The role supports the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager with property upkeep, expense control, preventive maintenance, and compliance with state and federal safety regulations. The position includes regular travel between assigned properties and may require on-call emergency service and a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The hourly pay range is $31.00–$33.00, depending on experience. The position also offers the opportunity to earn renewal bonuses at the assigned property.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of hands-on maintenance experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, or painting.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing; regular travel between assigned properties is an essential function.
- General computer skills, including the ability to operate a mobile device.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service skills, including the ability to manage difficult customers or situations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Ability to maintain an available schedule to respond promptly to and resolve after-hours and weekend emergency maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance, including appliance repair, basic electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, pool maintenance, and custodial work.
- Maintain the community’s exterior curb appeal and cleanliness of grounds.
- Assist with upkeep of pools, spas, laundry rooms, recreation areas, rental offices, restrooms, and other common areas.
- Prepare apartments for rent within 3–5 days of vacancy.
- Respond promptly and professionally to tenant service requests and resolve them within 24 hours; communicate delays to the Community Manager and residents.
- Maintain accurate inventories of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Use assigned personal protective equipment as instructed.
- Conduct inspections and follow monthly preventive maintenance directives, including checks of lighting, fire safety, pools and spas, life-safety hazards, and signage.
- Know the locations of gas, electricity, irrigation, and water shutoffs, as well as sewer cleanouts.
- Assist with move-in and move-out inspections and monitor and document vacant units.
- Recommend improvements to operating methods, safety, service quality, working conditions, and equipment.
- Perform on-call emergency service as required.
- Collaborate on special projects, including preventive maintenance of building components or mechanical systems.
- Follow the Injury and Illness Prevention Policy and Hazardous Materials Policy; maintain MSDS for on-site chemicals and understand related safety precautions.
- Promptly communicate maintenance problems and safety concerns to Site Management.
- Represent CloudTen Residential professionally, maintain a neat appearance, and follow the company dress code.
- Attend training seminars as requested and assist other staff members as needed.
- Deliver communications to residents and support resident functions and activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Opportunity to earn renewal bonuses at the assigned property.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
