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FirstService Residential Maintenance Technician II in Alexandria, Virginia
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 minimal supervision;
Recognize and address problems quickly and decisively
Promptly respond to emergencies (during and after hours); coordinate with other responders to ensure the safety of the community
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).
Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.
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
Compensation:
$24.00-$28.00 / hourly
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day, plus on-call responsibilities