Facilities Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on maintaining and preparing residential units to meet high safety, quality, and appearance standards. You will handle a variety of building and facilities maintenance tasks, ensuring units are rent-ready, service requests are completed promptly, and the property remains safe and visually appealing for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant units for new residents by performing tasks such as drywall hanging, painting, floor repairs, and light electrical repairs.
• Maintain overall property condition to meet established safety and quality standards.
• Monitor the property regularly for safety concerns and curb appeal issues, and address them promptly.
• Complete service requests accurately and within required time frames, typically within 24 hours.
• Close out all work orders in the system to ensure accurate tracking and documentation.
• Assist with snow removal and salting during winter months to maintain safe walkways and access areas.
• Work extended hours during peak or seasonal demands as needed to support property operations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to emergency maintenance needs.
• Ensure all units are rent-ready and pass final inspection before new residents move in.
• Track and maintain inventory of parts and supplies to support maintenance activities.
• Assist with ordering materials and supplies as needed to keep projects on schedule.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in building maintenance and facilities maintenance.
• Proficiency in drywall hanging and repair.
• Ability to perform light electrical repairs safely and effectively.
• Experience with painting and surface preparation for residential units.
• Basic HVAC knowledge and ability to support HVAC-related maintenance tasks.
• Plumbing skills sufficient to handle routine repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to complete service requests accurately and within required deadlines.
• Strong attention to safety standards and property appearance.
• Capability to work extended hours during peak or seasonal periods.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for emergency maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in residential or multifamily housing environments.
• Familiarity with building and facilities maintenance best practices.
• Comfort using maintenance tools and equipment provided by the employer.
• Ability to manage inventory of parts and supplies and assist with ordering materials.
• Strong organizational skills for tracking and closing out work orders in a maintenance system.
• Effective communication skills to interact with team members and residents.

Why Work Here?

You join a supportive maintenance team where all tools and company uniforms are provided, helping you focus on delivering quality work without out-of-pocket equipment costs. The position offers a contract-to-hire path, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and grow into a long-term role. You work a consistent first-shift schedule, supporting a healthy work-life balance while gaining hands-on experience in a stable residential environment.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at a residential apartment community. You will be part of a team of three maintenance technicians and participate in an on-call rotation, typically one week at a time, to cover emergency maintenance needs. The work involves both indoor and outdoor tasks, including seasonal responsibilities such as snow removal and salting during winter months.

All tools required for the job are provided, and company uniforms are supplied to maintain a professional appearance on site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rochester, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester, NY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.