Service Technician Virginia , Virginia

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.
• Be on 24‑hour on‑call rotation as scheduled by the Service Manager, respond to on‑call paging.
• 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 cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and orderly Maintenance shop.
• Be immediately available for snow removal duties.
• Follow the Maintenance General Operating Policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance, uniform, and good attitude at all times; observe personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Work well with other staff; demonstrate teamwork.
• Be cooperative when required to help at another site; be flexible to transfer to another property.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must have reliable transportation.

• HVAC skills – CFC certification.
• CPO certification preferred.
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of SDS and OSHA.
• 608 Refrigerant Certification preferred; will train if necessary.

• Position may require night or weekend work.
• Required to be on call.
• Duties performed both inside and outside, in extreme temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees.

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

Current driver’s license. CFC Certificate where needed.

• HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical skills; pool certification if required.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, MSDS standards.

The physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions: regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally tasting or smelling, lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. Vision: peripheral vision and depth perception.

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme weather, electrical shock risk, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and heat, vibration. Moderate noise level.

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

EOE/ Drug Free Workplace.