Property Maintenance Technician

About Us

J. Benton Construction, LLC is more than a construction company—we are a team of builders committed to delivering exceptional project experiences while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our mission is to be recognized as one of the leading construction companies in the Caribbean through an unwavering focus on customer service, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.   

 

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors. This collaboration allows us to leverage shared expertise, complementary strengths, and national-level resources to deliver best-in-class projects throughout the region.  

 

We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home and to build projects that make a lasting impact on our community—while offering our employees meaningful careers with opportunities to grow. 

Position Description

The Property Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing day-to-day maintenance, repair, landscaping, and groundskeeping activities across the company's real estate portfolio. This role ensures that all properties, including building interiors, exterior spaces, and landscaped grounds, are safe, functional, attractive, and well-maintained while delivering responsive, high-quality service to residents and internal stakeholders.

The Property Maintenance Technician performs routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance tasks, maintains exterior grounds and landscaping, supports work order execution, and coordinates with team members and vendors as needed. This role requires a hands-on, dependable individual who takes pride in maintaining the overall condition, appearance, and functionality of company properties. Availability to support after-hours, weekend, and holiday maintenance needs is required. This position reports to the Property and Leasing Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance across company properties, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Perform landscaping and groundskeeping activities, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, weeding, and maintaining lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and other landscaped areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of exterior property areas, including walkways, driveways, parking areas, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
• Support planting, mulching, irrigation, and other landscaping improvements and maintenance activities.
• Monitor exterior grounds for overgrowth, drainage issues, storm debris, and potential safety hazards; take appropriate corrective action.
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely, efficient, and quality-driven manner.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues, identify root causes, and implement appropriate repair solutions.
• Execute and support preventive maintenance programs to extend asset life and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with team members and support vendors to prioritize and complete maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Conduct property inspections to identify maintenance needs, landscaping deficiencies, and safety concerns.
• Maintain tools, equipment, landscaping machinery, and work areas in safe, clean, and working condition.
• Accurately track work orders, materials, and completed tasks within the maintenance system; support preventive maintenance scheduling and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies; communicate effectively with residents and internal teams; participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours maintenance needs.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong hands-on technical skills across multiple trades, including landscaping, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Working knowledge of landscaping and groundskeeping practices, including lawn care, trimming, pruning, planting, and irrigation.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain common landscaping equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues independently.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills with both residents and team members.
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, reliability, and property appearance.
• Customer-service mindset with a focus on resident experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade certification (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping, or related field) preferred.
• Proven experience in landscaping, residential, commercial, or property maintenance.
• Working knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general construction.
• Familiarity with landscaping equipment, tools, and general groundskeeping practices.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, plans, and technical documents.
• Basic computer proficiency for work order tracking, reporting, and communication.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to respond to after-hours (including weekends and holidays) maintenance emergencies.

Preferred Experience (includes, but is not limited to):

• Experience supporting multi-unit residential or workforce housing environments.
• Experience maintaining landscaped grounds, lawns, gardens, and outdoor common areas.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems, drainage, and tropical landscaping practices.
• Familiarity with maintenance or property management systems.
• Experience working in fast-paced or service-oriented environments.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed across company properties and may include both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to heat, humidity, sun, and varying weather conditions.
• Physical work required, including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, standing for extended periods, and use of tools, landscaping equipment, and machinery.
• Regular outdoor work involving landscaping, groundskeeping, and general property upkeep.
• Availability required outside of standard working hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional emergency response.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benton Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against applicants or employees for discussing pay and provide reasonable accommodations as required.