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Evergreen Apartment Group of New Castle, DE is looking to hire a full-time Maintenance Technician ll. Are you a go-getter who would like to start a meaningful career with a family company that has been honored as one of the fastest-growing companies in Delaware? Are you looking for a handyman job that will provide you with steady work, a steady paycheck, and medical benefits? If so, please read on about this opportunity in residential property management!This Maintenance Technician II position earns a competitive wage of $19.00 - $22.00/hr, depending on experience. We also offer a robust benefits package including group health insurance, life insurance, vision, dental, paid time off (PTO), 401K, Bonus program, company events, and a discounted housing program at our apartment communities. ABOUT EVERGREEN APARTMENT GROUP Founded in 1978, we are a family-owned company with a long-term approach to property management that currently operates a portfolio of eight apartment communities in Delaware and Maryland. We have never sold a community and take the responsibility to our employees, residents, lenders, and surrounding communities very seriously. We have a well-earned reputation throughout the industry of integrity and performance.The family values that form the roots of our organization extend to the service and care provided to both residents and employees. We couldn't maintain this reputation without our dedicated employees to whom we offer competitive pay, rich benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career development.A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN llAs a Maintenance Technician for Evergreen Apartment Group, you are determined to ensure that our residents have safe, comfortable apartments in good repair and that they are happy with the level of service they receive. When a resident moves out, you take great pride in making it move-in ready for the next resident. You promptly address any concerns that arise in the apartments of current residents and make the appropriate handyman repairs. You also assist in keeping the grounds neat and free of litter and perform emergency after-hours maintenance as required.You are known for being calm, friendly, responsive, and capable. You use your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deescalate residents who are unhappy and negotiate a cost-effective resolution. You enjoy interacting with people. In addition to residents and coworkers, you communicate and coordinate with vendors and outside contractors on a regular basis.You are organized and keep good records, accurately documenting work performed on service requests as well as keeping tight inventory control of equipment and materials. Each shift brings a combination of daily checklists and unexpected surprises. You love that you are never bored! And, most of all, you feel great about the important part you play in our success as the face of our property management company!QUALIFICATION FOR A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ll One year of relevant experience in maintenance, construction, home repair, or as a handyman Familiar with skills in electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance repairsSufficient proficiency with the technology needed to enter data into computer software, use emails systems, and operate a smartphoneAbility to frequently push or pull up to 50 lbs, occasionally lift up to 75 lbs, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, and work in a variety of weather conditionsReliable transportationAbility to be in the on-call rotationAre you reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment? Are you efficient and able to prioritize tasks effectively? Do you work well as part of a team? Are you attentive to safety and regulations? Do you read, write, and speak English fluently? If so, you might just be perfect for this residential Maintenance Technician ll position. WORK SCHEDULEThis is a full-time handyman position with hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Mondays through Fridays with a 30-minute lunch. On-call hours are scheduled for one week every 4-8 weeks.READY TO JOIN OUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM?Are you the right handyman for this job maintaining residential apartment communities? If yes, please complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!