Maintenance Associate Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

BNE Real Estate Group is hiring a Maintenanace Associate to support day-to-day building operations at The Piermont, our newest lease-up in Bergen County. This role supports the community by maintaining operations, delivering responsive resident services, and contributing as an adaptable, flexible, and eager team player.
Key responsibilities include completing service requests; performing routine repairs (electrical, plumbing, HVAC basics, doors/locks, painting and make-readies); conducting daily property walks and documenting issues; supporting preventive maintenance; tracking supplies/inventory; assisting with snow removal/landscaping as needed; and participating in a rotating on-call schedule.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; rotated on-call hours are required for emergencies 
Required qualifications/skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ years in property management maintenance or related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Yardi or similar work order software
- Valid New Jersey Driver's License; strong verbal and customer service skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to work overtime as needed and in hot/cold/dusty/loud environments; reliable attendance
Apply to join a professional, high-standard team focused on quality and integrity.

Job Responsibilities:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years' experience in property management and or other relevant maintenance fields
• Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Yardi
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Well organized with excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of regulations and laws regarding property management
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work overtime hours as required to complete assignments/projects
• Work in cold/hot/dusty/loud environment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Professional Image
• Strong Verbal Skills
• Strong customer service orientation

Maintenance

• Responsible for the completion of assigned maintenance service requests in a timely manner
• Responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks in elevators, hallways and amenities, etc.
• Maintain inventory lists for cleaning and maintenance supplies
• Complete daily inspection of property during your walks and notify Managers of any issues
• Maintain the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other common areas
• Prep and paint apartments based on turn schedule
• Prepare make ready units, including removing trash, cleaning and painting
• Paint common areas
• Assist maintenance team with snow removal and landscaping
• Replace, repair or adjust locks, cylinders, latches, door checks, springs knobs, hinges and window blinds
• Replace, repair or adjust receptacles, plates, sockets, switches, and lighting fixtures
• Replace, repair or adjust speedy connectors, washers, faucets, cartridges, flush meter, other plumbing parts, toilet seats, toilet hardware, showerheads, shower rods and curtains
• Install smoke alarms and any other fire safety devices
• Grout and replace wall tiles
• Clear local waste line and drain stoppages
• Clean filters for HVAC
• Check and report leaks, damage, debris and security issues
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, amenity spaces, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Manager/Property Manager
• Assist with the preventative maintenance program
• Assist management with other projects, as requested and required
• Maintain excellent customer service with the residents and building staff
• If required, participate in the emergency on-call program

Safety

• Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner
• Follow a "safety first" principle

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the company is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all the essential functions of the position. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation would cause an undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for the position.

An offer from BNE Real Estate Group is contingent upon the results of a background check.