Maintenance Technician (Residential)

Maintenance Technician
Full Time | Meriden, CT
Salary Range:  $20-$23/hr DOE
Schedule: Varies

Carabetta Management is seeking Maintenance Technicians to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks for our Meriden properties. This role assists with inspections, equipment and ground maintenance, apartment repairs, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building units and common areas remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Assist in maintaining and inspecting equipment.
• Operate equipment and machinery such as paint machines, mowers, power tools, etc.
• Perform grounds maintenance for apartments and common areas.
• Perform snow and ice removal, including sanding of sidewalks.
• Provide assistance and backup to other personnel; assume responsibilities of Building Superintendents as needed.
• Assist skilled tradespersons (Plumber, Electrician, etc.) with assigned jobs.
• Coordinate work with the Site Supervisor and other personnel to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations as required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned or necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications or trade school training preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in building, grounds, or park maintenance required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to emergencies
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Ability to identify and differentiate among colors, shapes, and sounds associated with work-related objects, materials, and tasks
• Ability to operate, adjust, and inspect maintenance tools and machinery
• Ability to effectively communicate with site supervisor, other maintenance staff, contractors, vendors, administration, and the public
• Ability to collaborate with other maintenance staff to complete assigned tasks and goals in a timely manner
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, work orders, inspection reports, maintenance manuals, MSDS Sheets, and equipment manuals
• Ability to perform routine, moderately physical tasks such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving items weighing 20–50 pounds.
• Ability to work efficiently in diverse environmental and job-related conditions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus!

At The Carabetta Companies, we hold ourselves to high standards and seek team members who share our commitment to excellence. When you join us, you become part of a motivated, hard-working group of professionals—our Carabetta “extended family.”

Join Carabetta Management and lead a team dedicated to providing safe, well-maintained, and responsive service to our residents. If you are a skilled maintenance technician with the skills we need to keep our properties running smoothly, we encourage you to apply!