Apartment Construction Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Apartment Construction Technician

Pay & Benefits

$21-$24/Hour

Benefits available on the 1st of the month, following only 30 days of employment:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Short-Term Disability Income Insurance – at no cost!
• Long-Term Disability Income Insurance – at no cost!
• Life Insurance – at no cost! *Additional buy-up option available
• 401K plan with employer match

Added benefits:

• Tuition assistance program - up to $4,000/annually
• $1,000 employee referral rewards
• 15 PTO days per year
• 1 volunteer time off day per year
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 20% rent discount at any Berger community – eligible on your first day of employment

Type: Full Time

Location: Norristown, Allentown, Plymouth Meeting, Dublin, PA.

Minimum Experience: 3 years’ experience in construction and renovation field, multi-site experience is preferred. High School or GED is required, Technical School Certification or Equivalent Experience, CFC Certification (minimum Type I & II), CAMT designation is preferred.

Role & Responsibilities

As the Apartment Construction Technician your responsibilities will include:

• This is a hands-on position, part of a two-person crew, tasked with completing apartment renovations unsupervised.
• Perform plumbing rough in installations, including toilets, tubs, faucets, and other plumbing fixture installations.
• Replace outlets, switches, run new electrical lines, and install microwave range hoods, washer, and dryers.
• Complete light framing, cabinets and countertops installation, drywall repairs, painting, and occasional trim work.
• Includes demolition of kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathroom vanity and medicine cabinets, floors, and walls.
• Report and communicate with supervisor, Project Manager, site management and site maintenance.
• Assist in renovations being completed by 3rd party vendors where needed
• Assist project manager throughout the region.
• Manage renovation materials inventory.
• Material delivery to sites or moving materials within a site.
• Able to develop relationships with onsite staff and can work with 3rd party suppliers and contractors.
• Creating initial material take off lists.
• Walk renovated units, create punch lists, and track completion by 3rd party vendors.

About You

You might be a great fit for this apartment Construction technician role if you have:

• Solid hands-on experience and knowledge of all aspects of maintenance including electrical systems, plumbing, appliances, construction, and carpentry.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Valid state-issued driver's license with safe driving record.
• Must demonstrate the ability to frequently lift, carry and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance and be able to withstand prolonged standing and repetitive activities, to include but not limited to walking, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, and kneeling. Regularly uses hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to travel throughout the regional footprint as required, up to 100%.

Who We Are

Berger Communities embraces a strong organizational culture that drives a quality living environment for our residents, and a desirable place of employment for our team members. Our dedication to service, caring and results consistently positions us as the top place to work in multifamily across the nation. BC is a proud equal opportunity employer.

• Rated three years in a row as one of the top ten places to work in multi-family in the nation by the Best Companies Group.
• Ranked #1 in the nation for Customer Service by SatisFacts and ApartmentRatings.com.