Maintenance Associate

Position Summary

The Maintenance Associate performs routine repairs, apartment turnovers, and general property maintenance to ensure the community remains safe, clean, and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least one year of property management, building maintenance, or related experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Yardi.

• Valid New Jersey driver's license.

• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of applicable property management regulations and laws.

• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work overtime and in varying environmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Complete service requests promptly and perform routine repairs throughout apartments, common areas, and amenities.

• Repair or replace door hardware, lighting fixtures, electrical components, plumbing fixtures, and other building components.

• Clear drain stoppages, clean HVAC filters, install smoke alarms, and perform minor tile and grout repairs.

• Assist with preventative maintenance and daily property inspections, reporting maintenance, safety, and security concerns.

Apartment Turnovers & Property Upkeep

• Prepare apartments for occupancy, including cleaning, trash removal, and painting.

• Maintain building exteriors, grounds, parking lots, amenities, leasing offices, and common areas.

• Assist with landscaping, snow removal, and seasonal maintenance.

• Maintain inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies.

Resident Service & Team Support

• Provide professional customer service to residents and building staff.

• Report repair needs to the Maintenance Manager or Property Manager.

• Assist with special projects and participate in the emergency on-call program when required.

• Follow company policies and procedures.

The above salary range represents Cobalt's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is one part of the total rewards package this client provides to employees.

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