Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Live-In) to oversee the daily operations of a 70-unit garden-style residential property in Long Branch, NJ. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining the property, addressing service requests, and ensuring a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment for residents.

This is a full-time, onsite position offering a competitive salary, benefits, and a live-in apartment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for all maintenance-related matters, ensuring timely and professional response to resident and management requests
• Diagnose and complete service requests, including appliance repairs, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general maintenance, in a timely and efficient manner
• Perform and track routine inspections and preventative maintenance to maintain building systems and minimize emergency repairs
• Oversee and execute unit turnovers, including coordination with vendors, scheduling, punch list completion, and ensuring units are rent-ready
• Maintain the overall cleanliness, safety, and curb appeal of the property, including common areas, grounds, and building exteriors
• Proactively identify maintenance issues and recommend cost-effective solutions and property improvements
• Coordinate, supervise, and manage third-party vendors and contractors, ensuring quality work and adherence to scope, safety, and timelines
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, maintenance logs, inventory, and supplies
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, local codes, and company policies
• Respond to after-hours and emergency calls, including evenings, weekends, and inclement weather situations
• Perform snow and ice removal, salting, and other seasonal property maintenance duties
• Foster a positive living environment by communicating professionally with residents and team members
• Support management with special projects, inspections, and operational initiatives as needed

Technical Skills:

Candidates must be able to diagnose and perform repairs in the following areas:

• Plumbing
• Electrical
• HVAC systems
• Appliance repair
• Sheetrock and patchwork
• General carpentry
• Painting and plastering

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of property maintenance experience, preferably in residential or multifamily housing
• Proven experience handling work orders and executing preventative maintenance programs
• Must be available for on-call responsibilities, including evenings and weekends, to address emergencies
• Must have own tools
• Valid driver’s license required

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00/hr

JP Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.