Who We Are:

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrates over 50 Years in Business - specializes in all phases of real estate: development, financing, construction, and property management. Our unique Company delivers a high-quality product and high-end resident experiences within active adult senior living, student housing, multi-family communities housing, commercial properties, and mixed-use neighborhoods. We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for seven consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for three consecutive years, most recently for 2023. We have achieved this recognition by fostering a culture of leadership and accountability, offering a unique environment to our employees that cultivates individual growth and rewards performance. To learn more about us: https://www.ugoc.com/

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for a Maintenance Technician to join the team at Varick Peterson Homes, one of United Group’s professionally managed multi-family apartment communities located in Newburgh, NY.

This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager and will be responsible for all aspects of building maintenance including cleaning of common areas and grounds (trash removal and snow removal).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses and prioritizes all maintenance work to be performed on assigned site
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and work materials
• Completes daily work schedules for routine maintenance duties
• Completes maintenance work orders as assigned
• Ensures quality of work duties performed
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager of all problems and potential issues of concern
• Maintains a working knowledge of all utility sources and supply lines
• Paints, cleans, completes maintenance items, and all other items required for the completion of the unit under renovation
• Cleans all common areas and responsible for trash removal
• Performs necessary maintenance relating to both the exterior and interiors of all buildings of the property assigned
• Handles emergency situations that may arise and communicates all details of the incident to the Property Manager
• Performs all phases of snow removal from all needed areas and maintains all appropriate equipment
• General maintenance experience to include painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, mowing, plowing, etc.
• Will be available for after hours on-call as necessary
• Maintains a professional and courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees
• Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined

Desired Skills + Experience:

• Job Type: Maintenance Technician; $21-22 per hour, wage determined based upon experience
• Work Hours: Full Time, Monday through Friday (on-call required as needed for emergency maintenance)
• Training for Position: preventative maintenance, safety, and related
• Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, painting
• Required Education: Applicable Work History. HVAC experience, appliance repair, apartment turns, painting, plastering, and general cleaning; willing to pick up trash daily and keep dumpsters clean.
• Required Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience in residential property maintenance
• Qualities: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment; Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Ability to solve problems involving maintenance, safety, and challenging situations; Punctual; Trustworthy; and takes pride in their work

Benefits + Perks:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k Match (4%), PTO
  • Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY with HSA option; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
  • Dental/Vision – Guardian; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
  • Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 60 days
  • Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Eligibility After 1 Year of Service; 4% Company Match
  • Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App Premium Subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Tuition Assistance Program

• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (40 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period
• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.