Senior Maintenance Technician - Cortland North Brookhaven

About this role

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 electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, and general building systems.

• Ability to mentor staff and support daily departmental leadership.

• Strong…