Maintenance Technician

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh- based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities. After 90 days of employment, employees can opt in to flex their schedule to work four 10 hour shifts or Tuesday – Saturday each week.

At TREK, we believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job.  Our core values: Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility are best described in our commitment to TREK’s Hospitality Covenant. The Hospitality Covenant describes our core practices that we strive to achieve each day:

1. To treat everyone with the kindness we all want
2. To do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work
3. To take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations

We believe that every member of the team is important to the success of the community and together we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused housing.
We are currently seeking an engaged and passionate professional to serve as Maintenance Technician to two new developments, Uptown Flats & Penn Lincoln, as well as one day a week at Mellons Orchard. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for theperforming inspections and basic repairs or preventative maintenance. To do well in this role you will display pride in your work and enjoy day-to-day maintenance problem-solving using your skills and various hand and power tools. The Maintenance Technician takes pride in the community and motivates others to do the same.

Under the direction of the Community Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and perform all necessary repairs to vacant apartments for new residents.
• Respond to all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Diagnose, repair, and/or replacement may include, but are not limited to: HVAC (including filters, belts, and thermostats), windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors and closets, cabinets, countertops, appliances, plumbing and fixtures, faucets, valves, pumps, garbage disposal, toilet, window treatments, ceramic tile, grout, caulk, electrical, roofing, walkway, asphalt, painting, carpeting, and drywall.
• Painting, carpentry, and drywall repairs follow RRP protocol as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the exterior of the property to provide curb appeal, upkeep of grounds of community, including snow removal.
• Complete work order requests in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide preventative maintenance for all buildings’ systems, equipment, and components.
• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.
• Be available for weekend work, on-call rotation, and emergency service call duties.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED; trade school and/or Industry-Trade certifications/Degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of multi-site, multi-family, multi-property type operational management experience — preferably with a portfolio of properties that contain a mix of residential property types or a comparable role in hotel/resort/retail management.
• Must demonstrate a minimum of two years of advanced hands-on experience in one or more trades — plumbing, HVAC, boiler, carpentry, appliance, and electrical repairs.
• Valid driver licenses required.
• Child abuse clearances and background check required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

This position is very active, with occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 80 pounds. Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasional outside weather condition exposure. This job may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours, to support emergency repairs. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employer-paid long-term disability, employer-paid basic life, 401k with employer contribution, and EAP.

If this sounds like a fit for your passion, skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website to learn more about Trek Development Group http://trekdevelopment.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.