Maintenance Technician (Tier 1) Apartment Community

Job Description

Job Description

Property Maintenance Technician - Tier 1

Reports To: Service Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours per week, as assigned. **On-call rotation required, including nights and weekends. Snow removal responsibilities are required.**

Join a Company That Cares About Community—and Your Career

At Klein, we don’t just manage properties—we shape neighborhoods and enrich lives. As a well-respected and growing real estate company, we invest in our people just as much as we do in our communities. Our success is built on professionalism, collaboration, and a deep sense of responsibility for the spaces we create and maintain.

As a Property Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents. You’ll bring your hands-on expertise and team-first attitude to a role that offers variety, independence, and the chance to grow within an organization that values your contribution.

What You’ll Do

As a key player on our maintenance team, you’ll provide high-quality service and reliable support. Your day-to-day will involve everything from routine repairs to emergency responses, ensuring the grounds are pristine, helping us maintain our commitment to excellence.

Core Responsibilities

Corrective Maintenance:

• Respond to and complete resident service requests with professionalism and efficiency

• Prepare vacant units for occupancy with close attention to detail

• Handle a wide range of building repairs without reliance on outside vendors unless directed

Preventive Maintenance:

• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, systems, and grounds

• Address issues with plumbing, lighting, HVAC, and structural elements before they become costly problems

• Work with the Service Manager to maintain and improve preventive maintenance protocols

Emergency Maintenance:

• Be available for after-hours and on-call duties as scheduled, including snow removal

• Know emergency shut-offs and response procedures

• Follow all company protocols in handling urgent issues affecting safety and habitability

General Operations:

• Maintain and track inventory of tools and equipment

• Support special projects and assist across departments as needed

• Keep maintenance areas organized, clean, and OSHA-compliant

• Interior and Exterior Grounds
  Responsible for keeping the grounds of the property in an attractive condition
  Responsible for keeping exteriors, common areas, vacant apartments, sidewalks, fitness center, and clubhouse facilities of property in a clean and safe condition
  Assists in other types of maintenance, when necessary
  Assists Service Manager or other supervisor(s) with special projects and other related work and performs all other duties as required
  
  

Who You Are

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in property or facilities maintenance (residential or commercial)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Valid PA/NJ/FL driver’s license

• Familiarity with Fair Housing laws

• Own and maintain a standard set of hand tools
  
  

Technical Skills:

• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repair

• Comfortable using standard maintenance tools and following OSHA safety standards

• Able to read and interpret service manuals, maintenance records, and property layouts

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks, including walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, and working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

• Willing and able to shovel snow, plow, and operate related machinery when needed

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset

• Positive attitude, reliability, and personal integrity

• A sense of pride in your work and a desire to serve residents with respect and professionalism

• Ability to troubleshoot independently and follow tasks through to completion

• A commitment to upholding Klein’s high standards and brand reputation

Why Klein?

✅ Competitive pay and benefits

✅ Supportive, team-driven culture

✅ Real career growth opportunities

✅ A company that treats you like family

✅ Pride in the properties and people we serve

Note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening and criminal background check. Klein is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday; evenings/weekends/holidays for on call rotation; must be available for snow removal