About Kushner Real Estate Group
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, KRE Group is a full-service real estate investment and management company with properties in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The KRE multi-family portfolio exceeds 9,000 existing apartments, with an additional 7,000 in various stages of approval and construction. The company also owns and manages more than 6,000,000 square feet of office, warehouse, and retail space. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.thekregroup.com.
KRE Group conducts background checks and MVR checks (if applicable) as a condition of employment.
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Position Overview
KRE Group seeks a Maintenance Technician with a proven track record of successfully performing general maintenance tasks while maintaining building maintenance demands.
This is a permanent Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa currently.
Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance tasks (i.e. plumbing, painting, caulking, plastering, cabinetry repair, hardwood floor repairs, electrical, etc.)
- Have ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Respond, address & resolve all tenant maintenance requests with the highest level of professionalism and courtesy.
- Inspect all building mechanical/utilities, common areas and building amenity spaces daily to identify & resolve issues.
- Provide Tenants with support, advice, and guidance on properly maintaining appliances & other apartment fixtures.
- Maintain heating, electrical, appliances and plumbing systems to ensure functionality.
- Inspect alarm systems (fire protection) and have basic knowledge of them.
- Perform manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace window hinges, repair refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, dishwashers, etc.)
- Practice Health & Safety guidelines when executing all tasks.
- Preserve the good condition and functionality of premises by doing all tasks related to building maintenance.
- Wear uniform, carry handheld radio, use of shoe covers, etc.
- Reports to Maintenance Supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of proven experience in building maintenance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with management, residents and maintenance staff.
- Experience with hardware tools, electrical equipment, and carpentry.
- Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing & HVAC systems.
- Attention to detail, well-organized and apt in problem-solving.
- Uphold company standards for safety, tenants service and efficiency.
- Customer-centric work ethic.
- Must have personal, reliable transportation for on-call emergencies.
- Previous residential apartment experience preferred.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to endure walking, squatting, bending, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crawling and prolonged standing.
- On-call and after hours flexibility on rotating schedule.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
Work Location: In person