Cortland
multifamily real estate
SeniorMaintenanceTechnician
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“Senior Maintenance Technician at Cortland. Skills: Electrical repair, Plumbing repair, HVAC repair. Serve as technical leader. Provide advanced troubleshooting and repair”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure property remains safe, functional, and well‑maintained; Deliver high‑quality service to residents
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Diagnose issues; Repair issues
On-call rotation, Respond to emergencies, Lift heavy items, Climb ladders, Work in various weather conditions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, 3 – 5+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities, or multi‑family housing, Advanced skills in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, and general building systems, Ability to mentor staff and support daily departmental leadership, Troubleshooting abilities, Customer-service abilities, Ability to safely use tools, Ability to lift heavy items, Ability to climb ladders, Ability to work in various weather conditions, Willingness to participate in on‑call and emergency response schedules
Nice to Have
Universal EPA certification, CPO certification
What You'll Do.
Serve as technical leader
Provide advanced troubleshooting and repair
Mentor junior technicians
Support the Service Manager
Ensure property remains safe
Take ownership of complex maintenance issues
Guide preventative maintenance programs
Deliver high‑quality service to residents
Assist in leading maintenance operations
Serve as acting lead in Service Manager’s absence
Diagnose and repair advanced issues
Address unsafe conditions
Ensure timely corrective action
Monitor and report on building and security systems
Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and building equipment
Oversee preventative maintenance on HVAC and building equipment
Manage inventory of tools
Participate in on‑call rotations
Respond to property and resident emergencies
high‑quality customer service to residents
Document all work completed
Report recurring issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support Service Manager; Mentor junior technicians
Communication Scope
Customer service
Full Job Description
At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment. Role Overview As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you serve as a technical leader within the community’s maintenance team. You provide advanced troubleshooting and repair skills, mentor junior technicians, support the Service Manager, and help ensure the property remains safe, functional, and well‑maintained. In this role, you take ownership of complex maintenance issues, guide preventative maintenance programs, and play a key role in delivering high‑quality service to residents. Mentor and support Service Technicians and assist in leading maintenance operations. Serve as acting lead in the Service Manager’s absence. Diagnose and repair advanced issues in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and general building systems. Address unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective action by the team. Monitor and report on building and security systems, including automatic doors and cameras. Perform and oversee preventative maintenance on HVAC and building equipment. Manage inventory of tools, supplies, and spare parts. Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to property and resident emergencies. Provide professional, high‑quality customer service to residents. Document all work completed and report recurring issues. Qualifications Universal EPA certification is required; CPO is preferred High school diploma or equivalent required. 3 – 5+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities, or multi‑family housing. Advanced skills in elec
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