What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Student Housing position at Farbman Group?
Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of student apartments, common areas, and amenities to provide a safe, functional, and well-maintained living environment for residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete resident service requests and work orders promptly and professionally.
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections of apartments and buildings.
- Troubleshoot and repair basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general maintenance issues.
- Prepare apartments and individual bedrooms for new residents, including repairs, painting, and make-ready inspections.
- Assist with high-volume student turnover during scheduled move-out and move-in periods.
- Maintain common areas, grounds, amenities, and building systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
- Respond to emergency maintenance calls and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Follow safety procedures and applicable building codes.
- Maintain accurate records of completed work and needed supplies.
- Communicate with the property management team about maintenance needs and apartment readiness.
- Provide courteous service while respecting residents’ privacy and following apartment entry procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous apartment, student housing, or general building maintenance experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting, and drywall repair.
- Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and safely use hand and power tools.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work orders.
- Professional communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform physical maintenance tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, bending, and standing for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Availability for an on-call rotation, emergency maintenance, and occasional evening or weekend work.
- Flexibility to work extended hours during peak student move-out and move-in periods.
- HVAC/EPA certification preferred.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) plus match