MAINTENANCE TECH I

Gates Hudson & Associates - Sterling, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sterling, VA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the physical maintenance of the property, including both corrective and preventative maintenance on equipment, fixtures, and buildings. This role involves completing service requests from residents and ensuring compliance with established policies and regulations, such as OSHA and Fair Housing. The technician will also assist in training other technicians and maintaining inventory and stock rooms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all business in accordance with established policies and procedures, state and federal laws.
• Provide training to other technicians as needed and/or directed.
• Assist other technicians at different properties as required.
• Provide lists of deficiencies, damage, or lease violations within buildings and/or apartments.
• Become familiar with the property and know the location of equipment and major components.
• Control the use of parts and maintain quality workmanship.
• Maintain stock rooms, maintenance workshops, and offices.
• Comply with policy for keys and reporting procedures.
• Perform all resident requests for service promptly and efficiently.
• Promote goodwill among prospects, residents, employees, and contractors.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed.
• Perform turnovers in a timely and efficient manner and emergency repairs as needed.
• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair on various systems and appliances.
• Report all major repairs and requisitions to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
• Assist in moving heavy appliances and furniture as necessary.
• Keep grounds neat and free of litter and take monthly water consumption readings.
• Provide tools necessary for corrective and preventative work and clean up after repairs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Maintenance Technician, preferably in residential property management.
• CFC Type 2 or Universal certification is preferred.
• Ability to perform plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs, as well as carpentry, locksmithing, painting, drywall repair, and snow removal.
• Must have personal, reliable transportation to respond to on-call emergencies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with OSHA and Fair Housing regulations.
• Knowledge of EPA regulations regarding hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Tools provided for maintenance tasks.