The Maintenance  Technician maintains the day-to-day operations and assume responsibility for maintaining the physical asset of the property. Various hands-on, intense manual labor responsibilities include but are not limited to making apartments ready, preparing for inspections, HVAC troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, fixture installations, plumbing troubleshooting, carpentry and minor construction, drywall repair, vinyl and carpet repair, appliance repair, etc. Helps identify problems before they arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect buildings and equipment on a regular basis; checking to ensure that prescribed work has been completed in a timely and professional manner, assessing the property for needed repairs and capital improvements and performing necessary preventative maintenance.
• Implement property maintenance policies and standards to serve as guide to other property workers in a bid to prevent misuse of property appliances which could result to damage.
• Ensure that properties are safe and void of any danger to their occupants, visitors, and workers by putting away harmful objects and equipment, and putting in place machinery to handle emergencies, such as fire outbreaks; and create exit routes with proper direction for easy location during emergencies.
• Diagnose problems with appliances and facilitate their prompt repairs for the convenience of property users, and carry out repairs on minor problems, such as light fixtures, clogged toilets, leakages, peeling wall and furniture.
• Check electrical wiring for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards to avoid accidents.
• Clean and prepare vacated buildings and rooms, getting them ready for new occupants to move in.
• Perform needed repairs as needed on properties including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, painting, and minor maintenance of heating and cooling systems.
• Check safety systems and devices for operational effectiveness monthly.
• Document status of equipment and systems and manage the correction of deficiencies needing further attention.
• Develop and maintain an effective working rapport with tenants, vendors, and representatives of community agencies.
• Participate in the on-call rotation. Respond in a timely manner to emergency maintenance problems which may require attention outside of normal working hours.
• Immediately notify supervisor of any safety hazards.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, the following skills and/or experience is required to qualify for the position.

• Mechanical skills: The maintenance technician is required to have mechanical skills to handle minor repairs and fixtures
• Knowledge of electricity: Knowing how electricity works will help the technician to diagnose electrical problems and carry out minor repairs
• General maintenance skills: With good maintenance skills, the technician will know how things work and how to keep the place organized, as well as how to tackle maintenance tasks in a fast and easy manner
• Verbal and written communication skills: The property maintenance technician needs to have strong communications skills for effective delivery of information to clients, colleagues, and management. 
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a Service Technician or in a similar role.
• HVAC, CMRP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance.
• Dexterity and attention to detail.

Compensation + Benefits:

Compensation: $19 - $22 + overtime eligible 

Health Benefits: Generous employer contribution medical, dental. Employer paid vision.

15 PTO, 7 sick days

Generous holiday schedule, paid maternity leave 

Additional Benefits: 

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• 401K Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits 
• Long Term Disability
• Nationwide Pet Insurance 

OVERVIEW

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and South Carolina, Fairstead oversees a $7.8 billion portfolio in assets and identified pipeline, and owns and manages more than 170 communities across 28 states. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, marketing, and property management. Fairstead also implements some of the industry’s most proactive sustainability, resiliency, and community impact programs to foster positive social, economic, and environmental change. In 2022, the company launched Fairstead Ventures, a proptech investment initiative dedicated to fundamentally changing the standards in the housing industry with a focus on energy and decarbonization.

Fairstead’s primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel “Right at Home.” We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator. Fairstead provides hands-on expertise across all multifamily disciplines, including acquisitions, development, design, construction, energy, sustainability, property management and social services. With a long-term commitment to its residents, communities, and partners, the Fairstead team stands out by:

• Listening to and understanding the needs of its residents, communities, partners, and stakeholders alike
• Developing and preserving high quality affordable housing in an innovative and sustainable fashion
• Creating a positive social and environmental impact within the properties and communities it serves

Fairstead’s Core Values

• Empathy
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Determination
• Integrity