Service Technician (1815 - Virginia Beach, 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 make‑ready repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Provide 24‑hour on‑call service as scheduled by the Service Manager and respond to on‑call paging.
• Assist the Service Manager or Housekeeper with their work when necessary.
• Assist Grounds personnel with trashing out units.
• 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.
• Generate and complete work orders with a same‑day completion goal.
• Maintain the maintenance shop clean and organized at all times.
• Be immediately available in the event of snow or adverse weather.
• Follow the Maintenance General Operating Policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance and display a good attitude.
• Cooperate in working at another site and be flexible to transfer to another property if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• HVAC skills – 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.
• Required 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 an 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 and MSDS standards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Competitive benefits to include health, dental, life, 401(k), employee assistance program, long‑term disability, vacation and sick leave.

EOE/ Drug Free Workplace.