What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at AJH Management?
Job Overview:
We are seeking an highly experienced, proactive Maintenance Technician for our 288-unit apartment community in Mount Laurel, NJ. This role requires a reliable, hard-working professional to handle everyday property upkeep, advanced mechanical repairs, and hands-on structural maintenance. Serious inquiries only. Candidates must have a solid maintenance experience history, be consistently on time, live within a maximum 30-minute drive of Mount Laurel, and pass a hands-on skills test during the interview.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apartment Turnovers: Execute efficient apartment unit turns to ensure they are perfectly ready before the next tenant moves in. Inspect and test all appliances, double-check all electrical fixtures, and guarantee that the entire unit is fully up to code.
- Water Heaters & Plumbing: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electric hot water heaters (including replacing heating elements, thermostats, and pressure relief valves). Quickly address day-to-day plumbing issues including leaks, stubborn clogs, dishwashers, and drain maintenance.
- HVAC & Appliances: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair specialized PTAC units, refrigeration systems, and major household appliances, including washers and dryers.
- Everyday Electrical: Replace light fixtures, outlets, and switches. Run new electrical lines and troubleshoot breaker boxes/panels safely.
- Carpentry & Woodwork: Perform structural repairs and framing; replace weathered balcony boards, swap out balcony doors, and rebuild damaged frames as needed.
- Work Orders & Customer Service: Respond promptly to daily work orders within 24–48 hours. Provide exceptional, courteous customer service when addressing resident concerns in their spaces.
- Grounds & Winter Care: Conduct daily grounds pickup each morning to maintain a neat, clean community environment. Assist with light snow removal and salt application during winter months to ensure resident safety.
- Shop & Inventory Management: Maintain a clean, organized maintenance shop. Strictly manage parts and supply inventory to keep operations running smoothly.
- Turnover & Upkeep: Handle light drywall patching, texturing, light interior painting, lock replacement, and key making.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience: Proven, hands-on field experience in apartment or property maintenance, framing/carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair.
- Specialized Knowledge: Direct experience working with electric hot water heaters, PTAC HVAC units (a plus), and breaker boxes is required.
- Turnover Expertise: Strong background in apartment turns, code compliance, and appliance diagnostics.
- Interview Requirement: Must successfully pass a practical electrical and plumbing skills assessment / test during the interview process.
- Physical Capability: Must be able to lift between 85–100 lbs. Physical stamina and mobility to perform manual tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods are required.
- Key Making: Experience with key-making equipment is a major plus but not required.
- *Must have own basic tools
- Work Ethic: Hard worker who is consistently on time, highly trustworthy, and gets along exceptionally well with other team members.
- Commute: Must live within a 30-minute maximum drive of Mount Laurel, NJ.
- Licensing: Valid driver's license with a clean driving history.
If you meet these high-experience standards and are ready to test your skills in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume today for immediate consideration!
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23