Maintenance Technician / Handyperson - Residential Building - Newark, NJ
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Maintenance Technician / Handyperson
- Residential Building
- Newark, NJ
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Description
Residential Handyperson
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.
Summary: We are looking for a professional Handyperson with residential or apartment building maintenance experience to assist with the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of building systems and equipment. This is a hands-on position for someone comfortable completing a variety of repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical, apartment repairs, and general building maintenance.
Classification: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime);
Non-Union
Location: Newark, NJ 07107
Essential functions/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following
- Performs routine maintenance work and makes repairs to properties as needed, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and light electrical
- Works closely with Property Manager/Superintendent who will help coordinate tasks
- Coordinates with tenants to set times to access apartments to make repairs
- Efficiently manages incoming service requests
- Repairs walkways and exteriors
- Tracks time and logs activities and the work completed for each job
- Completes renovation projects as needed
- Performs high-quality work with attention to detail
- Participates in on-call rotations with the Superintendent to respond to tenant requests and issues, with compensation provided for travel to the property
Requirements:
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' experience with a successful track record as a Maintenance Technician/Handyperson
- Experienced and knowledgeable in construction and maintenance
- Able to handle a wide variety of repairs, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills to communicate with tenants and other staff effectively
- Good at using email, text messages, and apps for business purposes
- Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including additional hours and adjusted shifts as required
- Owning tools needed for general handyperson tasks is preferred
Pay Range: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
- Voluntary dental and vision plan options
- Bonus Eligible
- 401(K) available plus company match
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Commuter Benefits
- Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
- Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Handyperson
Number of Openings 1
Location Garden Spires Urban Renewal LP
This position is currently accepting applications.
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