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Pratum Companies

Manages apartments and advises housing owners

Maintenance Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$24.40/hr+ $500 sign-on bonus
Mid
Newark, NJ, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be able to work a rotating on-call schedule.
  • Basic understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, and other building systems.
  • Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair.
  • Strong understanding or related experience sufficient to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.
  • Experience operating a variety of equipment and small hand tools.
  • Working knowledge of repairing common appliances and devices.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions, and understand and use on-site resident management software.
  • A minimum of three years of experience as a residential property management maintenance technician.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to speak to tenants and maintain good working relationships with staff members, tenants, the supervisor, and contract laborers working on the property.
  • Basic computer and Internet knowledge.
  • Ability to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities; push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds with assistance.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with special maintenance projects, which may include preventive maintenance of building components or mechanical systems.
  • Complete resident service requests in a timely manner.
  • Complete make-ready procedures, including painting; appliance repair; plumbing; electrical-fixture repair or replacement; replacing faulty parts; checking locks; and replacing light bulbs.
  • Perform preventive maintenance by regularly inspecting grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment for appearance, cleanliness, structural cracks, excessive wear, and faulty parts.
  • Respond quickly to emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocols.
  • Inspect carbon dioxide and fire-protection alarm systems and promptly schedule repairs when needed.
  • Perform snow removal as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career-path activities provided by the corporate office and external sources as needed.

About the company

Pratum Companies manages apartment communities for property owners and advises businesses that operate rental housing. Its work spans conventional and affordable properties, with a separate compliance and leasing consulting division that serves other owners and management firms. Alongside daily property operations, it partners with public agencies, investors and developers to acquire and improve housing, while its commercial cleaning division serves offices and other facilities. Owners hire its teams for property management and related services, from leasing and financial reporting to building upkeep. The integrated group launched in 2024 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gaithersburg, MD

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Employees get structured development: Pratum Academy pairs live and on-demand training with personalized career development plans.
  • Education has financial support: Pratum lists tuition assistance and retirement contributions, subject to eligibility guidelines.
  • Management assignments are expanding: Pratum added eight Standard Communities properties in August 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Client eligibility files demand precision: Pratum's compliance team must satisfy federal, state and local housing requirements.
  • Travel dominates one specialist role: Pratum requires up to 100% nationwide travel for its traveling compliance position.
  • Maintenance disrupts regular hours: Pratum's Reston supervisor posting requires on-call availability, evenings, weekends and emergency work.

What makes Pratum Companies unique

  • Specialist support extends beyond managed properties: Pratum's consultants review files and train other owners' housing teams.
  • Purchasing is centralized: Pratum uses an in-house procurement process and national vendor relationships.
  • Cleaning has external standards: Pratum's division cites green-cleaning certification and bonded, insured cleaners.

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