Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking a Full‑Time Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful candidate should be organized and have a strong maintenance background. As a Maintenance Technician, you are the foundation for maintaining a clean and safe environment for our residents. Managing the property with care is your utmost responsibility in performing routine maintenance tasks, repairs as needed, make‑readies, and the upkeep of all common areas and units.

We seek high levels of professionalism and a respectful manner from employees to be part of our team.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance (provided at no cost to you)
• Life Insurance (provided at no cost to you)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• $2,000 Employee Referral Reward
• Paid Holidays
• 20% Rent Discount at Any Galman Group Community
• Company Events, including the Annual Phillies Outing, Annual Holiday Celebration, participation in the Eagles Autism Challenge, and more!

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and freon.
• Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions (e.g., broken gates, broken steps, open holes, broken or burned‑out exterior lights).
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Manager; inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut‑offs, apartment and fixture cut‑offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Perform work area clean‑up and safety related duties.
• Responsible for snow removal on designated property/properties (shoveling, salting, snow blowing).
• Ensure storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance or repair, as directed, involving:
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines).
• A/C and heating systems.
• Appliances (when applicable).
• Water irrigation systems.
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings.
• Tile, carpet, flooring.
• Roofing, gutters, fasteners.
• Interior/exterior lights.
• Fireplaces, ceiling fans.
• Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable).
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors.
• Boiler, gas and electric.
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks.
• Security systems (where applicable).
• Ceiling leaks.
• Walls.
• Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture (where applicable).
• Inspect and coordinate all needed make‑ready repairs and services; assist make‑ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
• Report all major repairs and necessary requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Change locks and make keys.
• Remove and transfer heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant; assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform senior maintenance technician of shortages.
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter (rake, sweep, shovel as circumstances warrant).
• Perform any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager.
• Frequently (33% to 66% of the time) utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors; rotation on‑call status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at a moment’s notice; pick up and deliver to corporate office.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations.
• Learn and comply with all company safety rules.
• Use appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Be familiar with all…