General Technician; part-time), Riverwalk Senior s

Description

Vesta Management, NJ, is seeking to hire an affordable housing experienced, results driven part‑time General Technician (porter) to support maintenance operations at Riverwalk Senior Apartments in Bridgeton, NJ. We are looking for a hands‑on team player who takes pride in their work and genuinely cares about creating a positive experience for our residents.

At Vesta, we take pride in hiring the best talent in Property Management. We work hard and we have fun doing so. In addition to our generous benefits package, we offer service awards, performance bonuses, team member appreciation events and opportunities for growth.

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company matched 401(K)
• Paid time off
  - Vacation, sick, floating holidays
• 12 additional paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Plan Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• AND MORE

The General Technician is responsible for the overall cleanliness and curb appeal of the community including the grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other common areas of the community. May also assist in the preparation of vacant apartments for move‑in by new residents, and resident service requests.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with and attend resident retention initiatives (i.e., resident functions, promotions, monthly newsletters, etc.) and property‑issued communications/notices (i.e., bad weather, emergency, etc.).
• Preserves and respects resident, applicant, employee and company confidentiality.
• Report for site emergency duties, i.e. flood, winter weather, as requested by management.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, and inform supervisor of shortages, while also ensuring that current supplies and assigned station are kept clean, accessible and organized.

• Consistently maintain the overall attractiveness of the property, taking initiative as needed to keep the property looking professional and appealing to current and potential residents, owners, investors, and lenders.
• Report any maintenance or physical property needs to the Property Manager and/or lead maintenance personnel for work order input.
• Responsible for handling, completing, and documenting all assigned service requests/work orders, ensuring that our residents’ maintenance needs are met properly, quickly, thoroughly, and professionally. May be responsible for pool maintenance, depending on property needs.
• Assists with moving appliances, abandoned furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
• Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected immediately, and practice “safety first”.

• May assist in preparing vacant apartments for occupancy.
• May assist in trash out and clean out of food, furniture, appliances, and other debris within assigned vacant unit.
• After final maintenance, painting, and floor work in a vacant unit, the General Technician may be responsible for the last “sparkle”/touch prior to final move‑in ready inspection.
• Report any additional maintenance needs including repairs or replacements.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently; self‑motivated, takes initiative.
• Able to work well under pressure/emergency/time sensitive situations.
• Able to multitask and prioritize efficiently.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability.
• Honest and trustworthy; displays integrity.
• Professional, in appearance and action.
• Shows adaptability.
• Able to troubleshoot problems for creative solutions.
• Organized and detailed.

Required

Education and Experience:

• 1‑2 years of related experience.
• Apartment community experience preferred.

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications:

• Multilingual a plus. May be required based on property needs.
• Strong customer service philosophy with a CAN‑DO attitude.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen required.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record required.

Vesta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Vesta has an ongoing commitment to a diverse workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Vesta recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, being a disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran, or any other protected category under any state or Federal laws.

At Vesta, we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace.