Maintenance Technician

Our client, a local real estate firm, is looking for an organized, attentive and customer service-based individual on a full-time basis to assist its property management team in the operation of its properties in the Chantilly, VA region. The Maintenance Technician assists with all aspects of the property's maintenance, including common area maintenance of the physical grounds, custodial services, repairs and/or capital improvements that are preventative, corrective or deferred, and emergency services. Responsibilities: * Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies and Company directives related to building operations and work safety. * Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, correspondence and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. * Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from tenants and to effectively present information back to tenants, co-workers and supervisors. * Have a firm understanding of processes and procedures and how errors in judgment may cause impact to co-workers, tenants, or the buildings. * Perform assigned repairs, emergency and preventative maintenance. * Review assigned work orders and estimate time and materials to complete repair. * Oversees work performed by outside contractors. * Ability to respond to emergency calls after hours. * Complete property inspections. * Performs light carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed. * Monitor operations, adjust, and maintain building systems including heating and air conditioning equipment, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping and filters. * Upkeep and maintenance of common areas (inside and outside) including custodial and janitorial work. * Respond to emergency calls after normal business hours as needed. * Report to a Maintenance Chief as well as a Property Manager. Job Requirements: * 2-3 years of experience in the building maintenance industry. * Ability to work in confined spaces, indoors, outdoors in all climates, and unclean environments with fumes, dust and poor ventilation while adhering to company safety requirements and programs. * Have a basic understanding and knowledge of general maintenance, carpentry, painting, refurbishing, plumbing, electricity, and HVAC in both theory and practical application. * Must be available for after hours calls. * Computer literate and ability to answer calls and emails via a smartphone device. * Ability to multi-task with a customer focused and professional approach. * Must have proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language. * Positive attitude and ability to effectively listen to co-workers and respond to their requests. * High school graduate or G.E.D. required. * Indoor and outdoor work is normal. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. * Lifting, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and carrying are common throughout the workday. * Valid driver license and auto insurance are required. * Available to work in and around Chantilly, VA. * Ability to obtain government security clearance (U.S. citizen with a clean record). * Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. To Apply: Please submit your resume for consideration. Note: Emails and phone calls to staff regarding this job posting are not accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2024-10-22