What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at BPG Real Estate Service?
Maintenance Technician
Location: Newark, DE & Sussex County, Millsboro, Lewes, DE
Position Overview
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep, repair, and overall maintenance of residential units and common areas in a multi-unit housing facility. This role combines hands-on technical work with property upkeep and customer service, ensuring the property remains safe, clean, and well-maintained for residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance tasks in apartments and common areas
- Turnover unit prep including:
- Drywall repair
- Painting and caulking
- Carpet cleaning and minor repairs
- General groundskeeping:
- Trash removal
- Light landscaping (watering, weeding)
- Inclement weather response (e.g., snow/ice removal)
- Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop and storage areas
- Occasionally clean apartments and shared spaces
- Respond to maintenance requests and emergency calls as needed
- Use your own set of hand tools on the job
- Follow directives from Maintenance Superintendent and Property Manager
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in general maintenance (e.g., electrical, carpentry, plumbing)
- Skills:
- Hands-on repair and troubleshooting skills across multiple trades
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent customer service when interacting with residents
- Must be self-motivated, with good communication skills.
- Must be available for afterhours emergency maintenance as needed or required.
- Must possess the ability to lift 100 pounds.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
- Must be able to work independently and possess strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers/tenants.
- Must have knowledge of office administrative procedures.
- Tools: Must supply your own hand tools
Other Requirements
- Reliable and proactive problem-solver
- Pride in cleanliness and work quality
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
- Flexible and able to handle emergency situations with urgency
Equal Employment Opportunity
BPG Real Estate Services, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
ADA Compliance
Applicants and associates with disabilities must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
Disclaimer
This job description outlines general responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive list. Responsibilities may be modified as needed based on the company’s operational needs.
About BPG Real Estate Services, LLC
Founded in 1993, BPG Real Estate Services, LLC is a privately held, full-service real estate acquisition, development, and management company with offices and properties in Washington, D.C., Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore, MD. Our success starts with our people. Guided by our values, we work to transform the communities we serve, exceeding expectations for residents, tenants, and clients alike.
At BPG, creating a positive and empowering associate experience is a top priority.
