Maintenance Trainee | Mt. Arlington

Morgan Properties • Mt. Arlington, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Properties offers a full-time paid training program, 'Fix It Forward Program', designed to train individuals to become Maintenance Technicians. No prior apartment maintenance experience is required. The program is ideal for dependable individuals who enjoy hands-on work and are eager to learn. It spans 3 to 6 months and is structured into three progressive levels: Beginner (focusing on safety, tools, and basic tasks), Intermediate (involving more repairs with less supervision), and Advanced (preparing for complex work and a permanent role). Participants receive on-the-job training, company-paid EPA & CPO certifications, and pay raises as they advance through each training level. The program provides a clear career path to a permanent Maintenance Technician role, with comprehensive benefits becoming available after permanent placement.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to travel between training locations
• Reliable attendance
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Able to work indoors and outdoors
• Able to lift tools and materials

Responsibilities

• Learn HVAC basics
• Learn Plumbing basics
• Learn Electrical basics
• Learn Appliance repair
• Learn Apartment turns
• Learn Groundskeeping
• Learn Preventative maintenance
• Learn Customer service
• Learn Safety procedures
• Progress through Beginner level tasks including safety, tools, and basic maintenance
• Perform more complex repairs with less supervision at the Intermediate level
• Handle complex work and prepare for a permanent Maintenance Technician role at the Advanced level

Benefits

• Full-time paid position
• On-the-job training
• Company-paid EPA & CPO certifications
• $1/hour raise at each training level
• Career path to permanent Maintenance Technician role
• Benefits after permanent placement
• Up to 50% apartment discount (after permanent placement)
• Monthly renewal commissions (after permanent placement)
• $300 Morgan Essentials quarterly (after permanent placement)
• $15/day on-call pay (after permanent placement)
• Tuition reimbursement (after permanent placement)
• Medical, dental, vision (after permanent placement)
• 401(k) with company match (after permanent placement)
• Paid time off + holidays (after permanent placement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees