Maintenance Technician I

Help create a welcoming, well-maintained community where residents feel at home.

Rose Associates is seeking a dependable, service-oriented Residential Property Porter to join our team. This role is essential to maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and overall functionality of our residential communities while helping ensure a positive experience for residents, guests, and visitors.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, has a strong eye for detail, and enjoys working in a hands-on, team-oriented environment. From maintaining common areas and outdoor spaces to assisting with day-to-day building needs, the Residential Property Porter plays an important role in keeping the property looking its best and operating smoothly.

The Opportunity
 

• Maintain the property's overall appearance through daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and detailing of common areas, including hallways, lobbies, amenity spaces, recreation areas, and outdoor grounds.
• Keep landscaping and exterior areas clean, orderly, and well-maintained.
• Assist with snow and ice removal during inclement weather and place or remove rain mats as needed to help maintain safe walkways.
• Collect and dispose of trash from common areas while following established recycling procedures.
• Partner with maintenance staff to address minor repairs, painting, water intrusion cleanup, minor damage, and other building-related needs.
• Clean and prepare vacant apartments for upcoming resident move-ins.
• Provide friendly, professional service to residents by responding to inquiries and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist with front desk and concierge coverage and package deliveries as needed.
• Follow all applicable workplace safety guidelines and OSHA regulations.
• Work collaboratively with building staff, vendors, and visitors to support daily property operations.

Who We're Looking For
 

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping and general maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

$25 - $25 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Why Rose Associates?

At Rose Associates, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As we continue to grow across the Northeast, we offer opportunities to build your career, strengthen your skills, and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Join a team where experience, innovation, and collaboration come together to create exceptional places to live.

Founded in 1925, Rose Associates has spent a century shaping the residential real estate landscape. Today, we own, develop, and operate more than 30,000 residential units across approximately 250 properties, partnering with private owners and institutional investors throughout the Northeast.

As a woman-owned business led by CEO Amy Rose, we pride ourselves on a culture of belonging, inclusion, and professional growth. Our success is driven by the expertise of our people, our commitment to exceptional resident experiences, and our ability to continually evolve in an ever-changing industry.

For the past three years, Rose Associates has been the top-rated manager for resident satisfaction in the United States on the Kingsley Surveys platform among its peer group.

Work Environment & Equal Employment Opportunity

This is an on-site position requiring regular movement throughout the property, including indoor common areas, outdoor grounds, and, as needed, occupied apartments. Essential functions may require ascending and descending stairs, working in confined spaces, operating maintenance and landscaping equipment, and lifting or moving items weighing more than 50 pounds. The role may involve exposure to varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including inclement weather, and interaction with residents and domestic pets in residential settings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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