Regional Facilities & Maintenance Technician

*Full Time –Hourly plus travel allowance & benefits* *Travel required within 1.5 hours of the Youngstown, OH area.* Individuals considered for this position should have 5+ years or more hands-on experience in home construction, maintenance or a related field. The applicant should also have proven skills in home repairs, including plumbing and electrical, carpentry, framing, concrete and minor excavation. Responsibilities: - Coordinate with the District Manager to complete projects and renovations within the organization - Oversee maintenance operations and preventative maintenance programs across a portfolio of properties - Identify and resolve any issues or obstacles that may arise during project execution - Provide support to on-site staff, perform repairs, and assist with unit turnovers - Train and mentor maintenance staff, providing coverage for short-handed properties and offering guidance on maintenance procedures and troubleshooting - Assist with special situations such as storm damage, system failures, and utility interruptions, providing hands-on support as needed Skills: - Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements - Strong problem-solving skills to identify creative solutions for project challenge - Comfortable with leading repairs, troubleshooting maintenance problems and assisting in new building projects - Must be a self-starter, can work independently or as a team member, and can prioritize and problem solve daily workload to contribute to the completion of the project as assigned - Organized & Detail Oriented -Excellent communication skills are critical, including verbal and written Experience: - Should have *all* Maintenance Technician responsibilities and skills necessary - Excellent customer service skills to effectively communicate with internal teams - Proven experience in successfully working through a project from initiation to completion - Prefer experience operating mini excavator, bobcat, or ability to learn This is a hands-on, full-time position working at various apartment/self-storage/ office locations within our company portfolio. Job requires heights of 20ft or higher on occasion. Must not have a fear of heights or electricity to be successful. Project Technicians with Universal Development must have hand tools, power tools, reliable transportation, a clean criminal background check, clear drug screening, positive can-do attitude, be neat, clean and presentable. This Project Maintenance Technician will receive an hourly base wage, a monthly travel allowance plus health benefits, paid time off, sick pay, and 401k match. Hours typically 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday but can vary based on the Job and Property. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience: * Home Repair: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person