Building Maintenance Technician

Building Maintenance Technician

ROSENBLUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Albany, New York, United States

The Rosenblum Companies is looking to hire a full-time Building Maintenance Technician to support our Multifamily Property Management team. We’re proud to have been named Developer of the Year in 2024, one of Albany’s “Best Places to Work” for ten years and Times Union’s “Top Workplaces”!

About us: The Rosenblum Companies is one of the Capital District's largest fully integrated real estate development and management companies. Our portfolio encompasses over 1.7 million square feet of award-winning office, industrial, retail, self-storage ( Valu Space® Personal Storage ), and residential mixed-use properties, notably The News Apartments and Vicina – Modern Urban Flats , both in Troy, NY, as well as the company’s own flexible workplace brands, Hone Coworks and Launchbox Flexible Warehouse Suites .

For nearly four decades, Rosenblum has focused on creating and sustaining Better Spaces . We’re proud to have been named Developer of the Year in 2024 and one of Albany’s “Best Places to Work” and Times Union’s “Top Workplaces”!

Major Accountabilities:

Property Conditions

• Ensure interior and exterior of properties meet RDC standards.
• Inspect buildings, maintain cleanliness, functionality, and quality of common areas, amenities, and grounds.
• Identify and address any deficiencies, recurring issues, or potential hazards, ensuring corrective actions are taken promptly to preserve asset integrity and support operational excellence.

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Complete work orders in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with company standards. Ensure appropriate close-out.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and structural components.
• Monitor building systems, perform troubleshooting and elevate as needed.
• Diagnose issues and carry out repairs for lighting, doors, locks, appliances, fixtures, drywall, flooring, other building components and etc.
• Interface with tenants and guests onsite to support a positive experience with our product.

Preventive Maintenance & Inspections

• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance tasks and inspections of equipment and mechanical systems to reduce downtime and prolong asset life.
• Maintain logs, reports, and documentation for preventive maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with property managers, leasing teams, and customers.
• Communicate with outside contractors and vendors when necessary.
• Provide input on maintenance needs and capital improvement recommendations.
• Minimum GED or equivalent; accredited trade school or relevant experience; relevant training through an apprenticeship program.
• Minimum three (3) years of responsible experience performing a variety of building maintenance duties.
• General building maintenance and construction knowledge; including basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• OSHA 10 & Fair Housing certification completed within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, basic computer and smartphone usage.
• Ability to operate a variety of building maintenance equipment, machines, and power/hand tools.
• Ability to work a rotating monthly on-call schedule for nights and weekends and to arrive early during snowstorms.
• Ability to travel between locations is required. As such, reliable transportation and a clean driving record is necessary.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain quality relationships with tenants, vendors, and team members.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

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