After hours Maintenance Technician (rent free apartment included)

21 Oct 2025
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Would you like to live rent-free while also caring for the property in which you live?

Preservation Management is currently looking for a live on-site, Part-Time After-Hours Maintenance Technician for our multi-unit residential property at Delaware Towers Apartments in Scranton, PA.

The hours for this position vary based on need and include being available Monday thru Friday beginning at 4:30PM, anytime on holidays, weekends, or if day-time maintenance is out of the building.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a live on-site position, RENT FREE

Key Responsibilities:

Change batteries in smoke detectors or change the entire unit if necessary

Change light bulbs as needed leaving a note for daytime staff of what inventory was used

Walk premises for lighting issues and security

Take care of recycling daily and clean trash rooms as needed

Repair toilets (flappers/flow masters) in case of an emergency that cannot wait until the daytime maintenance tech(s) comes in

Remove clogs in toilets and drains in an emergency

Fix minor leaks during an emergency (toilet, tub, faucets, sinks, etc.)

Perform janitorial duties in laundry room, rest rooms and common areas of the building as needed

Water the outdoor flowers daily as needed

Snow removal and salting for emergency exits, entryways, sidewalks, etc. until regular maintenance reports for their shift

Maintain logbooks as needed

Open and close Laundry

Respond to lock-out calls

Job Requirements:

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED

1 years related property maintenance experience preferred

Physical –

Lift up to 50 lbs

Shovel or lift continuously for up to 4 hours at a time

Safely climb ladders up to 26ft

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Full-time
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