About the Role
Performs various entry-level maintenance functions including minor repairs that do not require a license in electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, painting, and heating/air issues. Assists with clean out and demo work for apartment turnovers, general carpentry, drywall patch work, painting, and cleaning common areas. Monitors inventory, picks up and delivers supplies, removes snow, and maintains grounds. Performs preventive maintenance and assists with equipment. Handles on-call duties for urgent needs and lockouts, and participates in complex maintenance projects with senior staff. Assists at other properties as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assists with clean out and demo work for all turnover related responsibilities once apartments are vacated to ensure make ready status is achieved in a timely manner.
- Assists with general carpentry duties such as wallboard repair, countertop/cabinet replacement, finish carpentry, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, and ceramic tile repair.
- Perform minor drywall patch work, painting, replacement of cover plates, and cleaning common areas.
- Monitors inventory.
- Picks up and delivers supplies using company or personal vehicle.
- Removes snow from property during any and at all hours under managers direction.
- Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing weeds and debris.
- Responsible for landscaping duties, including mowing, trimming trees and bushes, and maintaining the overall appearance of the property grounds.
- Seasonal tasks such as leaf removal and keeping outdoor areas clean and well-kept.
- Performs assigned preventive maintenance duties and tasks.
- Assists with equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Assists with on-call activity during off hours for urgent needs and handle off hours lock outs and key activity.
- Participates with more senior maintenance staff on more complex maintenance projects.
- Assists at other properties in the region as needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Maintains a valid driver's license
- Ability to speak and understand basic English
- Must live within 30 minutes of the property, unless otherwise approved by management.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb and work on ladders, work with arms raised over head, stand/walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend at waist and knees to lift boxes, appliances, furniture, shovel snow, etc.
Skills
- Some knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances, HVAC and/or carpentry
- Basic familiarity with cellphones and tablets
- Teamwork
- Integrity/Ethics
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Job Knowledge
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Work Environment Safety
- Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
Location
- Niagara Falls, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years of related experience preferred
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 - $18.75 per hour
Benefits
- Health & Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- HSA/FSA options
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Paid time off policy (vacation, personal, sick, wellness, summer flex, volunteer days)
- Early close Fridays
- 401k program with a company match
- 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Childcare & Eldercare Support
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
About the Company
- Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing.
- Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing.
- Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing.
- At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives.
- We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns.
- We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society.
- Our communities are healthy and vibrant.
- Our communities are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.
Equal Opportunity
- Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates.
- We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class.
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.
