Maintenance Technician - Residential High-rise

Maintenance Mechanic

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll be responsible for supporting the daily maintenance and operation of a luxury high-rise residential condominium in downtown Pittsburgh. Working alongside an experienced maintenance team and reporting to the Community General Manager, this role ensures the building’s HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and overall physical plant operate safely and efficiently.

This position is ideal for maintenance professionals with experience in residential apartments, commercial high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, university facilities, hospitality properties, or other large institutional environments who are looking to apply their skills in a well-maintained luxury residential community. The Maintenance Mechanic performs repairs, responds to work orders, supports preventative maintenance programs, and helps maintain the high service standards expected by residents and ownership.

Schedule is staggered as described below:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with alternating days off changing each month; 4 weeks Tuesdays – Saturdays (days off Sunday and Monday) 4 weeks Sundays – Thursdays (days off Friday and Saturday)

Your Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement work involving HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical components, carpentry, painting, and mechanical equipment
• Respond to resident service requests and work orders, estimate repair time, and document completed work in the work order system
• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment according to established schedules
• Inspect building amenities and common areas to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns
• Troubleshoot building systems and respond quickly to operational issues affecting the property
• Coordinate with and monitor service vendors and contractors performing building repairs or maintenance
• Maintain appropriate inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company policies and safety procedures
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to residents and colleagues

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3 – 5 years of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or property maintenance
• Experience working in apartment communities, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, universities, hotels, or high-rise properties strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, carpentry, and general building repairs
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and building systems effectively
• Strong communication skills and commitment to customer service
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and email systems
• Preferred (not required ):
  Pittsburgh Stationary Power Engineer License
• Journeyman Plumbing License or other technical trade certification

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.

Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.

Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.

Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.

Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.

This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable…