Maintenance Associate Jobs in Whitestone, NY (NOW HIRING)

Join the BNE Real Estate Group team as a Full-Time Senior Maintenance Associate at Water's Edge in Harrison, NJ, and dive into an exciting, hands-on role that offers daily challenges and opportunities for growth. In this live-on/onsite position, you'll be integral to ensuring our properties are well-maintained and safe for residents, main duties are work orders, turns and preventative maintenance tasks.The Senior Maintenance Associate is responsible for performing the day to day maintenance operations as necessary at the community and ensuring that the asset is meeting the objectives of ownership and management from a maintenance perspective.If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you! Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; emergency on-call required (rotated between team members) Job Responsibilities:Minimum Required Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent5+ years experience as a maintenance technician within residential property managementProficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Office and YardiAbility to work with minimal supervisionWell organized with excellent time management skillsKnowledge of rules, regulations and laws regarding property managementMaintain regular and punctual attendanceWork overtime hours as required to complete assignments/projectsWork in cold/hot/dusty/loud environmentComply with all company policies and proceduresProfessional ImageStrong Verbal SkillsStrong customer service orientationValid New Jersey Driver's License  MaintenanceReceive and perform the necessary workload allocation from maintenance manager. Help determine the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment and tools to be used, bought, and stocked Manage the flow and distribution of all materials and suppliesPerform when necessary the completion of assigned maintenance service requests in a timely mannerComplete daily inspection of property during your walks and notify Managers of any issuesMaintain the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other common areasPrep and paint apartments based on turn schedule Prepare make ready units, including removing trash, cleaning and paintingPaint common areasAssist maintenance team with snow removal and landscapingReplace, repair or adjust locks, cylinders, latches, door checks, springs knobs, hinges and window blindsReplace, repair or adjust receptacles, plates, sockets, switches, and lighting fixturesReplace, 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 devicesGrout and replace wall tilesClear local waste line and drain stoppagesClean filters for HVACPerform maintenance work/tasks that can affect business operations including emergency repairs and turnoversPerform maintenance work/tasks that can have a significant financial impact including emergency repairs, turnovers, and capital expenditure projects Document and repair any leaks, damage, debris and security issues Document and repair maintenance concerns on available apartments, models, amenity spaces, and/or common areas Assist with the preventative maintenance programInspect the quality of market ready apartmentsObtain maintenance bids on behalf of managementAssist with the move-in and move-outs of all residents including scheduling and performing apartment inspections and resident orientationsAssist management with other projects, as requested and requiredSupervise the work of 3rd party vendors and contractorsParticipate in the emergency on-call program AdministrativeFollow procedures and systems to ensure orderly, efficient workflowEnsure all administrative paperwork is accurate, complete and submitted on a timely basis Resident RetentionMaintain excellent customer service with the residents and building staffRespond and resolve resident concerns, complaints and requests in a timely manner to ensure resident satisfaction Ensure proper response of all community emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc. within company guidelines to minimize liabilities (i.e., criminal activity on community, employee/resident injuries, fires, floods, freezes, etc.). Personnel ManagementReport to maintenance manager employee complaints and grievancesProvide support to staff to encourage team work and lead as an example in creating a harmonious environmentSafetyLearn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules.Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely mannerFollow 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 required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. 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.