Maintenance Team Member
Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Do you enjoy work that makes a tangible difference in people’s everyday lives? This Maintenance Team Member role offers the opportunity to do just that—while contributing to a property management team dedicated to building sustainable, community-focused living environments.

StaffBuffalo is excited to partner with a mission-driven and well-established property management group in Western New York to hire a reliable and skilled Maintenance professional who shares their passion for people and places. This is a full-time, on-site role in the Buffalo area, offering a competitive hourly wage of $22 to $6/hour, depending on experience.

In this position, you'll play a key role in supporting residents by responding to maintenance requests, keeping building systems in excellent condition, and working alongside a collaborative team to ensure a high standard of care throughout the property.

This is an on-site, full-time position in the Buffalo area.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily property walks of property to remove debris, identify safety issues, and ensure all areas are functioning properly.
• Review and prioritize daily work orders, attend planning meetings to coordinate tasks.
• Address maintenance needs promptly, starting with emergency issues and urgent requests, followed by routine and preventive tasks.
• Communicate with residents professionally and clearly, using door tags and summaries when completing in-unit work.
• Collaborate with fellow team members on property-wide projects, remodels, and shared maintenance goals.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues as part of an on-call rotation and follow all protocol for reporting and resolution.
• Support apartment turnarounds during move-outs and move-ins by inspecting and repairing vacated units.
• Utilize the property’s digital maintenance system to track, complete, and follow up on all assigned tasks.
• Complete required safety and compliance training, including pool certification and internal training modules.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in maintenance, construction, general repairs, or related trades is preferred.
• Must have a basic toolset including screwdriver set, pliers, Allen wrenches, voltmeter, hammer, multi-tool, etc.
• On-Call Rotation: Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation; Must be able to receive calls after hours, weekends, and overnight while On-Call.
• Keep property and curb appeal maintained meticulously.
• Familiarity with maintenance software and ability to track tasks and updates.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• A team-player mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to work flexible or extended hours during high-turnover periods.
• Pool certification required within the first 60 days (training provided if needed).

Benefits & Compensation:

• Hourly Pay: $2 – $2 /hour based on experience.
• Overtime Pay: 1.5x your hourly rate for approved extra hours.
• Emergency Pay: 2x your base rate for after-hours emergency property visits.
• Consistent Full-Time Schedule
• Training & Certifications : Paid access to compliance training modules and certification programs.
• Team Culture : Supportive, down-to-earth property team with a shared commitment to quality and care.
• Room for Growth : Gain experience across multiple properties and develop skills in residential building systems, operations, and tenant relations.

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.