Maintenance Techician

3 weeks ago


Alexandria, United States FirstService Residential - Virginia Full time

As a Maintenance Technician for Marina Towers, the primary responsibilities are to perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities of common area elements and buildings, condominium buildings and the recreation center including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting tasks, and snow removal. Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments and reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action. Duties may include the moving of equipment and furniture to various sites. Must exercise discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled craftsperson. Maintains and updates work logs as required. Must be available to serve in an on-call rotation for emergency on-call maintenance and snow removal services.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Provide regular status updates to the Community Manager
- Monitor and maintain inventory each day, submit requests as needed
- Take initiative to act with mínimal supervision;
- Recognize and address problems quickly and decisively
- Organize and be responsible for tool storage
- Perform minor and major repairs of common area buildings and equipment as needed, document for follow through with appropriate work order system, and inform supervisor when appropriate
- Conduct minor repairs on ground level lighting or lighting that can be reached with an 8-foot ladder
- Regularly inspect property for, and replace, burned out lights
- Monitor and maintain all equipment, including checking temperature where applicable
- Perform various preventative maintenance functions
- Be courteous and pleasant to residents and contractors

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Valid driver’s license
- High school diploma or equivalency preferred
- Two years of experience in building maintenance, and repair work
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions
- Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing, electrical and carpentry
- Ability to replace garbage disposals, faucets, shutoff valves
- Ability to replace outlets, switches, light fixtures
- Ability to maintain HVAC units, to include troubleshooting problems with fan motors, switches, thermostats
- Ability to repair or replace drywall, prepare drywall, and paint
- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, power washer and other tools used in building maintenance
- Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment regularly used in custodial, maintenance and repair work
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations

**Education and Experience**:

- HOA and/ or multi-family residential maintenance: 2+ years (required)
- Property OR High-Rise Management OR equivalent: 2+ years (required)
- Excellent handyman skills, including maintenance in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (2+ years Preferred)

**Physical Requirements**:

- Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 8 ft).
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more following appropriate safety procedures
- Must be able to drive
- Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust.
- Work duties require the ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time, and regularly require lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, push/pull and related physical activities

**Work Hours**: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day, plus on-call responsibilities

**What We Offer**:

- 9 company paid holidays
- Paid volunteer time
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Medical, dental, vision
- HSA and FSA
- Company paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
- Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
- Identity theft, legal services
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) with company match

**Compensation**: $20.00 - $26.00 / hour

**About us**:
FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development. Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

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