About Us Established in 1966 and headquartered south of Boston, The Simon Companies is a premier multifamily and commercial real estate leader throughout New England. We own, manage, and take immense pride in our Admiralty Apartment community in Newport, RI. We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our talented team—someone who values quality work, continuous improvement, and excellence. We are seeking an experienced and customer-service-oriented Maintenance Technician to assist with day-to-day property upkeep. This role focuses heavily on preventative maintenance, residential service requests, turnover preparation, and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Apartment Turnovers:

Prepare vacant units for incoming residents, including painting, repairing walls, and cleaning.

Systems & Appliance Maintenance:

Diagnose, repair, or replace basic plumbing and heating configurations, faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, and major appliances.

Work Orders & Customer Service:

Complete resident service requests efficiently while maintaining a professional, respectful, and friendly demeanor as a company representative.

Curb Appeal & Grounds:

Maintain exceptional property curb appeal through daily outdoor grounds maintenance and enhancement projects (

Note:

Primary snow removal is outsourced).

Preventative Care:

Implement long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes to ensure property longevity.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

Proven professional property maintenance experience is required.

Autonomy:

Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision and consistently meet tight deadlines.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to continuously lift heavy items, climb stairs, and comfortably use ladders.

Transportation:

Must possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable personal transportation.

Background Check:

Passing a pre-employment background screening and drug test is required.

Position Type:

Full-Time Schedule:

40 hours per week (Typical hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) with rotating on-call, generally every 4-5 weeks.

Commute:

Candidates must live within a 30-minute drive of the property. If you enjoy being part of a talented team and take pride in your work, we want to speak with you! Competitive compensation, generous PTO benefits, healthcare benefits package, and 401(k) with Company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person