Maintenance Technician

Who We Are

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for eight consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for four consecutive years, most recently for 2024. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com/

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for a Maintenance Technician to join our team at Parkstead Watertown at Thompson Park, one United Group’s professionally managed multi-family communities in Watertown, NY. To learn more about our property, please visit our website!

Major Tasks 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 may be determined

Job Overview Requirements:

• Job Type: Maintenance Technician; $18.00 per hour
• Work Hours: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (weekend on-call hours required as needed)
• Training for Position: preventative maintenance, safety, and related
• Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, painting
• Required Education: Applicable Work History
• Required Experience: 1-2 years of experience in residential property or hotel maintenance
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Ability to solve problems involving maintenance, safety, and challenging situations; Possesses strong customer service skills; Ability to interact with employees and residents in a professional manner.

Benefits & Time Off

• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Dental Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• 401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 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.