Maintenance Tech

Job Title: Residential Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Locations: Newark, DE & Wilmington, DE

Reports To: Property Manager/Maintenance Supervisor

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm;
On Call:
Some Nights/Weekends Required

Compensation: $22 - $28 Hourly + Benefits (based on experience and certifications)

Perform minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting repairs; implement preventative maintenance; maintain inventory of repair equipment; complete inspections of buildings, units, office and amenity space; respond quickly to emergencies; perform other maintenance duties as requested.

• Report directly to Maintenance Supervisor (or Property Manager) and manage maintenance/repair of mechanical equipment and building repairs in a multifamily housing environment.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, renovation, and preparation of vacant units for move‑in.
• Maintain outdoor grounds and property appearance.
• Use basic hand tools, valid driver's license, and own transportation.
• Respond to on‑call phone within reasonable period during regular business hours and while on call.
• Prioritize and complete jobs efficiently.
• Perform routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and related maintenance activities as needed.
• Clean criminal background required.

• Good communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of construction and repair processes.
• Valid driver’s license, own vehicle, and tools.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
• Experience operating equipment such as snow blowers, pressure washer, and hand tools.
• Ability to read instructions, write routine reports, and communicate orally.

High school diploma or GED; or at least six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver’s license & own vehicle; clean background required.

Heavy lifting, regular standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, talking, hearing; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted; specific vision abilities required.

Outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts; exposure to mechanical parts.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick).

Monday to Friday;
On call as required.