Assistant Maintenance Manager

Who We Are

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Time Union’s Top Workplaces for ten consecutive years and nationally recognized as a Top Workplaces USA employer for six years running – most recently earning the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for full – time Assistant Maintenance Manager to join our Parkstead Community, United Group's professionally managed multi – family communities located in Watertown, NY. To learn more information about our Parkstead properties, please visit: https://www.liveatparkstead.com

• Assesses and prioritizes all work to be performed on assigned sites to include maintaining inventory of equipment, tools, and work materials and establishes and completes daily work schedules for maintenance duties and ensures quality of work duties performed.


• Completes maintenance work orders as assigned.


• Paints, cleans, completes maintenance items, and all other items required for the completion of the unit under renovation.


• Performs necessary maintenance relating to both the exterior and interiors of all buildings of the property assigned.


• Performs all phases of snow removal and maintains all appropriate equipment.


• Make recommendations for supplies, materials, and equipment orders when needed.


• Notifies Property Manager or Maintenance Project Manager of all problems and potential issues of concern and maintains working knowledge of all utility sources and supply lines.


• Completes regular inspections of the assigned property and handles all emergency situations that may arise and communicate all details of the incident to the Property Manager and the Maintenance Project Manager.


• Establish and maintains preventative maintenance items and consults with the Property Manager to maintain the property within the guidelines of the budget. 


• Performs annual maintenance inspections and schedules of service on all equipment and site-specific property facilities, i.e., lift stations, fitness centers, maintenance shops. Schedules emergency service as needed. 


• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to Maintenance Project Manager about strategy, adjustments, and progress.


• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.


• Enforce all health and safety rules and regulations according to state/federal laws and company protocols. 


• Must be able to travel to other properties in the company to render assistance as needed. Travel may extend up to a week(s) at a time.


• Will be available for on-call as necessary. 


• Maintains a professional and courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees. 


• Special projects and other responsibilities as directed.

Physical Expectations Work Environment 

• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours.


• Frequent body movements including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, and pull. 


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various weather conditions.


• Frequently may be exposed to outdoor spaces, service areas, or other environments which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects. 


• Potential exposure to substances such as paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc. which may be considered irritants.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Job Overview Requirements

• Job Type: Assistant Maintenance Manager, Non – Exempt $25 per hour 


• Work Hours: Full – Time; Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (evening and weekend hours as needed for after hour maintenance emergencies.)


• Physical Requirements: preventative maintenance, safety, and related


• Required Education: High School Education and/or related experience. 


• Required Experience: 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably within property management. Working knowledge of various trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and heating systems. Experience utilizing CRM platforms such as Entrata and Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.).


• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Ability to solve problems involving maintenance, safety, and challenging situations

Benefits Time Off 

• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.


• Dental Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.


• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.


• 401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.


• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.


• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.


• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.