Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

This role focuses on providing timely, high-quality maintenance and repair services within a large residential apartment community. You will complete service requests, maintain building systems and amenities, and ensure a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment for residents while communicating professionally with tenants during service calls.

Responsibilities

• Complete all maintenance and service requests within 24 hours whenever possible, except when extraordinary parts or labor are required.
• Maintain the maintenance shop in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair all amenity areas to ensure they remain safe, functional, and presentable.
• Diagnose and repair appliances and other apparatuses within the premises, ensuring proper operation and resident satisfaction.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with residents while performing service calls, explaining issues and resolutions as needed.
• Use various hand tools and test equipment, ranging in weight from a few ounces up to approximately 40 pounds, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use a 30-pound can of refrigerant to service air-conditioning systems in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
• Hand-carry and operate a 70-pound refrigerant recovery unit for HVAC servicing and repairs.
• Hand-carry and install air-conditioning compressors weighing approximately 40 to 120 pounds, depending on the size of the condensing unit.
• Hand-carry and install air-conditioning condenser units weighing approximately 100 to 250 pounds.
• Hand-carry and install furnaces or forced air units weighing up to approximately 90 pounds.
• Hand-carry and install hot water heaters weighing between approximately 70 and 90 pounds.
• Hand-carry and install commode/closet combinations weighing approximately 40 to 50 pounds.
• Perform general property operations and maintenance tasks across the community, including routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Carry out heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repairs to ensure comfortable and reliable climate control for residents.
• Perform basic and intermediate plumbing work, including troubleshooting and repairing leaks, clogs, and fixture issues.
• Maintain and repair pool systems and related equipment to support safe and proper pool operation.
• Perform basic and intermediate electrical work, including troubleshooting and repairing minor electrical issues as appropriate.
• Carry out carpentry tasks such as minor repairs, adjustments, and installations within units and common areas.
• Repair and maintain appliances and equipment to ensure they remain in proper working order.
• Perform wallpaper repair and painting tasks to maintain a clean and attractive appearance throughout the property.
• Travel within the residential property to perform on-site maintenance and repairs as required.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines while performing maintenance tasks, including proper lifting techniques and equipment use.
• Be available for on-call work to respond to after-hours emergencies and urgent maintenance issues.

• Demonstrated ability to complete maintenance and service requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic test equipment used in maintenance and repair work.
• Basic plumbing skills, including the ability to diagnose and repair common plumbing issues.
• Basic electrical skills suitable for residential maintenance work.
• HVAC skills, including servicing air-conditioning systems and handling refrigerant and related equipment.
• Carpentry skills for performing minor repairs, installations, and adjustments.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and install equipment and components weighing from approximately 40 to 250 pounds, using proper techniques and assistance when needed.
• Strong communication skills for interacting professionally and respectfully with residents during service calls.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop and work areas.
• Capability to work within a large residential property and respond to maintenance needs throughout the premises.

• Experience performing general property operations and maintenance in a residential or similar environment.
• Experience with heating and air-conditioning systems, including basic troubleshooting and repair.
• Familiarity with pool care and maintenance, including basic pool system operations.
• Experience with appliance and equipment repair in a residential setting.
• Experience with wallpaper repair and interior painting for unit turns and general upkeep.
• Professional appearance appropriate for frequent interaction with residents on the premises.
• Willingness to be part of an on-call rotation for 24-hour emergency maintenance coverage.

You will join a stable residential community that offers comprehensive benefits and clear opportunities for growth. The role includes access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial goals. You can take advantage of significant overtime opportunities, allowing you to increase your earnings. The organization supports career development, providing room to grow within the company and the possibility to relocate to other communities as your career progresses.

Work Environment

The position is based at a large, approximately 800-unit apartment complex in Bellport. You will work primarily on-site within the residential community, moving between units, common areas, and amenity spaces to perform maintenance tasks. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional overtime opportunities and participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation for emergencies, which is compensated with overtime pay. The role involves frequent use of hand tools, test equipment, refrigerant tanks, refrigerant recovery units, and HVAC components, as well as handling and installing heavy equipment such as compressors, condensers, furnaces, hot water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. The environment is hands-on and physically active, requiring regular lifting, carrying, and installation work. A clean, neat appearance and appropriate work attire are expected, as you will regularly interact with residents throughout the property.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellport, NY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Bellport,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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