Maintenance Technician

Eagle Rock Properties, headquartered in New York, is a full-service real estate firm offering investment management, property management, and construction management services. With a team of over 275 professionals, we specialize in rental apartment communities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Under the leader of our executives- who have owned and managed properties for more than 30 years, Eagle Rock Properties has emerged as a pioneering force in the industry.

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, under the direction of the Property Manager or the Maintenance Manager, you are responsible for the appearance and working order of individual apartments, exterior, and common areas.

Responsibilities

In addition to your technical experience with Maintenance, electrical, HVAC and mechanical systems and their maintenance and repair, you shall have proven customer service and leadership skills by...

• Showing care and concern for our residents through timely follow ups and meticulous completion of their apartment service tickets
• Resolving maintenance issues in the area of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair
• Managing the make-ready and apartment turnover process with attention to detail and timeliness so apartments can be leased and new residents can move in
• Preserving the value of the building by consistently executing on preventative maintenance programs
• Preserving the beauty of the building and the safety of the community through general upkeep and cleanliness, snow removal and grounds maintenance
• Sustaining peak efficiency operation levels for all property components
• Adhering to applicable building, county and safety codes/standards, while running an accident-free operation
• Working weekends and participating in the emergency on-call rotation

What You Bring to Us

• 3-5+ years of experience in the trades, facilities and/or residential building maintenance
• Strong leadership aptitude and experience preferred
• Knowledge of risk management, OSHA and MSDS
• Proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical trades and appliance repair
• Basic carpentry, drywall and painting skills
• A safety mindset and an eye for detail
• A builder's mentality (know it like you built it!)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A sharp professional appearance
• Availability for emergency situations at the property, including an on-call rotation
• The ability to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, climb stairs, use ladders and work in varying weather conditions

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of hands-on general maintenance experience
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Rotating on-call responsibility for after-hours emergencies
• Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation
• EPA Certification (Type I & II or Universal) recommended

Required education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school and/or military training or industry designation (CAMT or CAMT II)

Eagle Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics