Maintenance Technician / Handyperson - Residential Building - Newark, NJ

Paths Building Services
  • Newark, New Jersey
    4 days ago

    Job 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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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNewark, New Jersey

    Skills

    • Affordable Housingunmatched
    • Building Systemsunmatched
    • Carpentryunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • General Handypersonunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Maintenance - Plumbingunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Lifecycleunmatched
    • Property Maintenanceunmatched
    • Property Managementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Residential Constructionunmatched
    • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Time Trackingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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