Maintenance Technician at United Group of Companies, Inc.

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 the communities we join.

 We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Time Union’s Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years and nationally recognized as a Top Workplaces USA employer for five years running – most recently earning the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. 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 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.  To learn more about our property, please visit: https://www.varickhomes.com/ 

Maintenance + Technical Duties

• Completes maintenance work orders – as assigned
• Performs necessary maintenance relating to both the exterior and interiors of all buildings of the property assigned
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and work materials
• Maintains a working knowledge of all utility sources and supply lines
• General maintenance experience includes painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, mowing, plowing, etc.
• Performs all phases of snow removal from all needed areas and maintains all appropriate equipment
• 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

Planning + Oversight + Communication

• Assesses and prioritizes all work to be performed on assigned site
• Completes daily work schedules for routine maintenance duties
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager of all problems and potential issues of concern
• Ensures quality of work duties performed
• Handles emergency situations that may arise; and communicates all details of the incident to the Property Manager
• Special projects and other responsibilities may be determined

Interpersonal + Safety Responsibilities

• Will be available for on-call as necessary
• Maintains a professional and courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees
• Actively participates and follows the safety and health programs

Driving Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years driving experience is required if the position is responsible for driving or considered to be a driving role

Work Environment + Physical Demands

• May be exposed to outdoor spaces, service areas, or other environments, which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects
• May be exposed to substances – such as paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, which may have various odors that may be considered irritants
• Frequent body movements include lifting, moving, transferring, bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching
• Able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted, with twisting and turning of the torso, and stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions

Job Overview + Requirements

• Job Type: Maintenance Technician; $26 per hour; Part Time; Hourly/Non – Exempt
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday with availability needed after hours + weekends to handle on-call emergency service requests. 
• 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: 2 -3 years of experience in residential property maintenance is preferred.  Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and painting is preferred. 
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; ability to solve problems involving maintenance, safety, and challenging situations.

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.