Maintenance Tech III -Raritan Heights

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Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation. Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of over 6,000 units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years.

We’re currently seeking a Maintenance Tech III for our multi‑family portfolio of properties, with 3+ years of industry experience. This position will be full‑time at The Edge at Raritan Heights
, located in New Brunswick, NJ.

Responsible for executing maintenance, including diagnosing problems and making repairs in order to maintain the physical condition of the community according to operating and safety standards and to ensure that service requests, repairs, and turns are made in a timely manner.

Sr. Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Supervisor

No direct reports; may assist in supervising Maintenance Technicians I and II with responsibility for scheduling, work assignments, training, etc.

Non‑exempt / Hourly – eligible for overtime.

• Supv/Master – Directly oversee staff and hold Master License in HVAC, High Pressure Seal – Boilers, Masters Plumbing License.
• HVAC: maintain/diagnose/repair/replace residential and commercial systems.
• Plumbing: maintain/diagnose/repair/replace plumbing fixtures and supply & drain lines, replace water heaters.
• Electrical: maintain/diagnose/repair/replace fixtures, receptacles, switches, devices, wiring, and low voltage systems.
• Appliances: maintain/diagnose/repair/replace household appliances.
• Carpentry: maintain/repair/replace cabinetry, doors, molding, framing, flooring, tile.
• Drywall/Plaster: repair/replace drywall and sand to paintable finish.
• Painting: apply finishes to wood/drywall/metal/masonry.
• Building Envelope: maintain/repair/replace roofs (rubber & shingle), gutters and drainage systems, soffits, fascia, windows, doors, cladding.
• Building Systems: maintain/diagnose basic issues with pools/spas, elevators, fire detection & protection systems.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  high competency in Real Page, Excel, Word, Outlook, internet.
• Blueprints: able to read and understand blueprints.
• Oversee maintenance staff when Maintenance Manager/Supervisor is not on site.
• Able to perform all tasks required of Tech I & Tech II.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Assist with organizing and prioritizing service requests and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner. Perform turnkey work as required.
• Assist in the preparation of staff work and preventive maintenance schedules, maintenance budgets, as well as maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools sufficient for providing the appropriate level of service.
• Inspect the community’s grounds and buildings on a daily basis to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain company customer service standards. Respond to resident requests and work with residents to minimize/resolve problems and complaints. Follow up to ensure issue is resolved.
• Apply all applicable EP policies and procedures such as, but not limited to company operating and safety standards. Train and promote safe work practices among on‑site staff.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, specifically Fair Housing regulations.

• All other tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• May assist in supervising the work of other associates and or outside contractors.
• Must maintain professional appearance including adherence to dress code as required.
• Ability to model and demonstrate the behaviors listed on the Maintenance Management Core Competencies.

• Participate in the Emergency On‑Call rotation for the property.
• Live within 45 minutes’ drive of the community.
• Your schedule will be…