Building Maintenance Technician
29 days ago
Orange
Job DescriptionJob Title:Building Maintenance Technician Company: Charlesgate Property Management About the Role Charlesgate Property Management is a Boston-based real estate firm expanding into the New Jersey market with a bold, forward-thinking approach to multifamily property management. Our team operates within an innovative “pod” structure designed to drive collaboration, efficiency, and accountability at every level. Job Description We are seeking an organized and proactive Building Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. This position is responsible for handling day-to-day maintenance service requests, repairs, custodial, and landscaping tasks for a newly developed 100+ unit multifamily property in Orange, NJ. The ideal candidate is an energetic professional who enjoys taking on a variety of responsibilities. This person can work independently with minimal supervision, is well-organized, flexible, and thrives in a dynamic environment supporting a diverse team. Minimum Requirements: • 3-5+ years of residential property management maintenance experience, • At least 1 year of custodial and landscaping experience, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Experience with AppFolio is strongly preferred, • Availability to maintain after-hours, weekend, and/or holiday on-call scheduleKey Responsibilities, • Complete all assigned service requests in a timely manner, • Perform turnover inspections, repairs, and cleaning of vacant apartments as directed, • Schedule and complete regular preventive maintenance tasks, • Maintain and execute new construction, appliance, and other warranty protocols, • Coordinate and oversee special projects as assigned, • Assist and monitor work performed by outside contractors and vendors, • Monitor and maintain building systems as directed, • Complete groundskeeping and landscaping tasks, • Promptly report any unusual occurrences or property damage to the Property Manager, • Proactively and creatively solve maintenance and repair issues as they arise, • Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with residents, clients, vendors, contractors, and colleagues, • Adhere to all safety standards in compliance with company, local, state, and federal regulations, • Ability to lift and exert up to 50+ pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds regularlyQualifications, • High School Diploma or GED required, • Personal vehicle and basic tools required, • Certifications or special licenses (HVAC, Electrical) highly encouraged, • Minimum 1 year of professional maintenance experience in a fast-paced environment, • Experience in the property management industry is required, • Highly proficient in the following maintenance skills:, • Plumbing: Repair/install faucets, pipes, toilets, disposals, dishwashers, water heaters, fridges, washers, • Electrical: Repair/install switches, outlets, lighting, fans, HVAC, garage door openers, • Drywall: Patch holes and dings, especially during turnovers, • Painting: Touch-ups and full unit repainting as needed, • Appliance Repair: Service major appliances including HVAC and water heaters, • Landscaping:, • Groundskeeping—mowing, weeding, trimming, watering, exterior bulb replacement, sweeping, raking, general grounds maintenance, • Snow removal—shoveling, snow blowing, plowing walkways/driveways, salting, • Cleaning:, • Entrances—sweeping and vacuuming debris, • Common areas/bathrooms—cleaning floors, walls, counters, glass, sinks, toilets, • Hallways/elevators—cleaning floors and walls, • Competitive salary, • Excellent, industry-leading health insurance coverage, • Paid time off, • Company holidays, • Positive Attitude: Smile and move forward, • Empathy: Seek first to understand others’ perspectives, • Proactivity: Bias toward action using sound judgment, • Ownership: See the big picture, • Curiosity: Think, learn, and rapidly improve, • Resourcefulness: Be effective Powered by JazzHR qcrVIcUSiQ