Maintenance Technician Muhlenberg Gardens in Jersey City, New Jersey at Redwood Communities Inc

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.

Maintenance Technician

Who We Are: Redwood Communities, Inc. (“Redwood Communities”), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best-in-class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non-profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and complete requests for maintenance in apartment units, common areas, or to the exterior of buildings. Repairs may include but not limited to interior and exterior painting, sheet rock repairs, electrical repairs, minor appliance repairs, plumbing and moving furniture and assist with pest control

• Work with community manager to ensure vacant units are ready for re-rent

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance for equipment and systems

• Understand the functions of fire control, water, and other building systems. Routinely observe these systems to determine that they are working properly

• Conduct regular grounds maintenance to ensure a pleasant curb appeal

• Complete interior and exterior janitorial duties

• Purchase supplies, equipment, or services, to meet routine maintenance needs

Qualifications:

• Experience performing general maintenance tasks at multiple locations

• Ability to work with a diverse population in a residential environment

• Strong customer service

• Experience working with computers such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Understand custodial and maintenance manuals and apply the concepts

• Assess maintenance emergencies and make judgments about appropriate immediate and longer-term responses

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle up to 20 feet

• Ability to lift loads not normally exceeding 50 pounds.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary $22hr

30 hrs a week

Top tier health, dental, and vision benefits.

401(k) with Company matching.

Life and disability insurance.

Paid time off.