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.

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We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA Today employer for the last five consecutive years, most recently for 2025. We have achieved this recognition by fostering a culture of leadership and accountability and 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 part-time Maintenance Technician to join our team at Varick Peterson Homes, one of United Group’s professionally managed multi-family apartment communities located in Newburgh, NY. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical condition of the entire property in a safe, efficient, and quality manner. To learn more about our property, please visit: https://www.varickhomes.com/

The responsibilities that are listed below are not all inclusive, however, they are indicative of the type of responsibilities normally performed by the Maintenance Technician:

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.
• General maintenance experience to include painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, mowing, etc.
• Maintains a professional and courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Will be available for after hours on-call as necessary.
• Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined.

Job Overview Requirements:

• Job Type: Maintenance Technician; $26 per hour.
• Work Hours: Part-Time, potential for the position to turn into a Full-Time role.
• Training for Position: preventative maintenance, safety, and related.
• Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, painting.
• Required Education: High School Diploma; applicable Work History.
• Required Experience: 3 years of experience in residential property maintenance is preferred.
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; ability to solve problems involving maintenance, safety, and challenging situations.

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.