Service Technician Chesapeake, Virginia

HOLLY POINT

Weekend hours:
Rotating Saturdays and on-call.

The Maintenance/Service Technician reports directly to the Service Manager and is responsible for performing make‑ready repairs to all vacant units prior to move‑in. HVAC certification preferred.

• Perform repairs to make‑ready units in a timely manner.
• Assist the Service Manager or Housekeeper with their work if necessary.
• Assist Grounds personnel with trashing out units if necessary.
• Assist the Service Manager with inventory control and utilization of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Inspect property for improvements and repairs and review with the Service Manager.
• Perform work order requests and maintenance requests.
• Ensure grounds are free of litter at all times.
• Operate and perform scheduled maintenance properly on all equipment.
• Know the location of gas and water meter emergency cut‑offs, all apartment and fixture cut‑offs, and sewer clean‑outs.
• Paint interior and exterior when required.
• Assist the Property Manager or other staff members when requested.
• Perform work orders with same‑day completion in mind.
• Review work orders with Service Manager on a daily basis.
• Adhere to policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Keep the Maintenance shop clean and in order at all times.
• Be immediately available in the event of snow.
• Follow the Maintenance General Operating Policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance in uniform and display a good attitude at all times, including personal hygiene.
• Work well with other staff members; cooperate in helping at another site when needed.
• Be flexible to transfer to another property if needed.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be available for after‑hours on‑call on a rotating basis.

• HVAC certification (CFC certification).
• CPO certification preferred.
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of SDS and OSHA.
• 608 Refrigerant Certification preferred; training provided if necessary.

Position may require night/weekend work and to be on call. Duties performed both inside and outside, even in extreme temperatures below 32 °F and above 100 °F.

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, MSDS standards.
• Pool certification if required.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, hear; occasionally required to taste or smell. Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include peripheral vision and depth perception.

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, electrical shock, wet, humid, high, precarious places, fumes, extreme cold or heat, vibration. Noise level usually moderate.

Competitive Benefits:
Health, Dental, Life, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Leave.

EOE/ Drug Free Workplace