Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company dedicated to building and managing affordable housing, allowing you to make a tangible impact on communities. You'll thrive here if you are a proactive individual eager to develop your maintenance skills within a reputable, innovative organization.
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Job Description
Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale.
At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders.
Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.
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 avoid 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 Insurance through Meritain Health.
- Employer Paid Vision Plans.
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
- 12+ 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 to 70 pounds without assistance.
- Dexterity and attention to detail.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.
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