Maintenance Technician

Description

Fairstead is hiring a Maintenance Technician to maintain the day-to-day operations and assume responsibility for maintaining the property's physical assets. 

Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings and equipment regularly for needed repairs and improvements.
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance and repairs on the property as needed. 
• Implement maintenance policies and standards to prevent misuse of property appliances. 
• Ensure that properties are safe and void of any danger to their occupants, visitors, and workers. 
• Clean and prepare vacated buildings and rooms for new occupants to move in. 
• Check electrical wiring for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Check safety systems and devices for operational effectiveness monthly. 
• Participate in the on-call rotation. Respond promptly to emergency maintenance problems that may require attention outside of normal working hours. 
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment. 

Benefits:

• Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare.
• Employer Paid Vision Plans.
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
• 13 paid Holidays.
• 15 days of PTO.
• 7 Sick days.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Laser Correction Discount.
• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.

Requirements

• Mechanical skills to handle minor repairs and fixtures. 
• Knowledge of electricity to diagnose electrical problems and carry out minor repairs. 
• General maintenance skills. 
• Verbal and written communication skills for effective delivery of information. 
• Prior experience as a Service Technician or in a similar role. 
• HVAC, CMRP, or equivalent certification preferred. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods. 
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance. 
• Dexterity and attention to detail. 

Overview:

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and South Carolina, Fairstead oversees a $7.8 billion portfolio in assets and identified pipelines and owns and manages more than 170 communities across 28 states. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, marketing, and property management. Fairstead also implements some of the industry’s most proactive sustainability, resiliency, and community impact programs to foster positive social, economic, and environmental change. In 2022, the company launched Fairstead Ventures, a proptech investment initiative dedicated to fundamentally changing the standards in the housing industry with a focus on energy and decarbonization. 

Fairstead’s primary mission is to provide high-quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel “Right at Home.” We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator. Fairstead provides hands-on expertise across all multifamily disciplines, including acquisitions, development, design, construction, energy, sustainability, property management, and social services. With a long-term commitment to its residents, communities, and partners, the Fairstead team stands out by: 

• Listening to and understanding the needs of its residents, communities, partners, and stakeholders alike. 
• Developing and preserving high-quality affordable housing in an innovative and sustainable fashion. 
• Creating a positive social and environmental impact within the properties and communities it serves. 

Fairstead’s Core Values:

• Empathy 
• Innovation 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Determination 
• Integrity