Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician VIP Structures - 2.9 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $23 - $28 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement On-the-job training Parental leave Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Residential painting Building exterior maintenance High school diploma or GED Property maintenance Driver's License Appliance repair Task prioritization Building interior maintenance Full Job Description VIP Structures is seeking a dependable and motivated Maintenance Technician to support our residential properties. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their hands-on skills in facilities maintenance, whether you are early in your career or bring experience from residential property maintenance, construction, or skilled trades. The Maintenance Technician works under the guidance of the Facilities Maintenance Superintendent, supporting the upkeep, repair, and overall condition of residential units and common areas. This role requires not only technical ability, but professionalism, accountability, and strong interpersonal skills when interacting with residents.

Essential Functions:

• Respond to residential maintenance requests in occupied and vacant units.
• Complete apartment turnovers and ensure units are move-in ready.
• Perform general repairs including drywall and ceiling repairs, painting, and basic appliance maintenance.
• Assist with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting for basic repairs (under supervision as needed)
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Support year-round grounds maintenance and property upkeep.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with tenants, vendors, and team members.
• Remain solution focused and calm when addressing resident concerns.
• Respond to emergency repairs, including nights, weekends, and holidays (alternating on-call schedule)
• Maintain preventive maintenance logs.
• Conduct other maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field will be a plus (not required)
• Experience in residential or mixed-use property maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make exercise sound judgment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and navigate multi-level job sites.
• Participate in an alternating on-call schedule.
• Proficient with technology such as mobile phones, laptops, email, and energy management software

Pay:

$23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Cell phone reimbursement Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Provide an example of a time you handled an upset customer or resident. What did you do, and what was the outcome? If a maintenance issue cannot be resolved immediately, how would you communicate next steps to the resident? Describe how you would introduce yourself to a tenant when entering their home to complete a maintenance request.

Work Location:

In person