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SMR Contracting, Inc.

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Carpenter

Wilmington, VT · On-site

$20 - $45/hr

Busy residential building contractor seeking full-time employees (not contracted). Must have own transportation, basic hand tools, and ability to work outside. Experience is a plus but will train the ...

Milstein Properties

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Handyperson (Residential building)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$33.65/hr

Luxury residential building located in Manhattan is looking to fill a skilled Handyperson position ... Liaise with building management, contractors and outside vendors, etc. Basic Responsibilities:

B&F Construction Code Services

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Residential Building Inspector / Plan Reviewer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers, and project managers to resolve code ... residential or civil infrastructure projects. * Strong knowledge of building code analysis ...

Newmark Group

Enforce all building rules approved by the employer. * Report all tenant, shareholder, and unit ... Responsible for the section, review and audit work of all outside contractors at the assigned ...

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How much do residential building contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for residential building contractor in the United States is $26.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Residential Building Contractor vs Residential Remodeler?

AspectResidential Building ContractorResidential Remodeler
CredentialsLicenses, permits, general contractor certificationLicenses, permits, specialized remodeling certifications
Work EnvironmentNew construction sites, development projectsExisting homes, renovation projects
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction companies, general contracting firmsRemodeling companies, renovation specialists
Search & Comparison IntentBuilding new homes, large-scale projectsHome upgrades, interior renovations

While both roles involve working on residential properties, a Residential Building Contractor primarily oversees new construction projects, managing the entire building process from ground up. In contrast, a Residential Remodeler focuses on renovating and upgrading existing homes. Both require similar credentials and licenses, but their work environments and project types differ significantly.

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Residential Building Engineer

Manheim, PA • On-site

Lancaster Campus
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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Overview

Experienced Residential Building Engineer wanted!

The Campus team is filled with passionate and enthusiastic people! Since 1958, we have been singularly focused on providing superb housing for college students across the country and our team is the reason for our success and for our ability to grow over the long-term.

If you’re someone who loves to have FUN at work, loves to work hard, thinks outside the box, then we’ve got a place for you on our team! Campus Apartments offers growth opportunities, diversity, stability, job training and a fun-loving family of people! Consider joining our team and changing the way you think about work!

Responsibilities

The Residential Building Engineer reports to the General Manager and is responsible for ensuring the physical and mechanical upkeep of the property.

  • Maintenance of painting and cleaning of the property (internal and external)
  • Maintenance work (including mechanical work), code work, fire alarm check, capital improvement projects completed in-house
  • Schedule any capital improvement projects and apartment work
  • Set the scope, get bids, check contractors and submit for approval when improvements are done with outside contractors
  • Repair all appliances (refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc.); obtain prices and quotes for appliances when necessary
  • Repair and ensure all boiler machinery is kept in good working condition; includes completion of monthly inspection reports
  • Snow removal where applicable
  • Order pool supplies and ensure that theyare maintained properly where applicable
  • Maintain good tenant relations and inform General Manager of any potential or existing problems
  • Manage the night and weekend maintenance staff; includes bus drivers where applicable
  • Ensure that maintenance staff completes all work orders in a timely, professional and courteous manner
  • Hire and terminate maintenance staff in cooperation with General Manager; includes cleaners, painters, grounds people, courtesy officers, etc.
  • Ensure that payroll is submitted accurately and in a timely fashion for the maintenance staff
  • Work with General Manager on a daily basis for scheduling, budgeting, etc.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma
  • Additional education preferred
  • HVAC certification
  • Certification in electrical (commercial and residential)
  • Universal certification to be obtained within one year of hire
  • Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
  • Licensed pool operator if the community maintains a pool
  • Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate instructions accurately
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