Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician opening at our Park Towne community located in Norfolk, VA.

JOB TITLE:

Service Technician

REPORTS TO:

Service Manager

SUPERVISES: N / A

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

To ensure residents a safe, comfortable, and attractive place to live by always keeping all electrical and mechanical equipment and appliances functional or serviced immediately and making all needed repairs to structures promptly. This position is considered an essential function to the operation of the community therefore, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position, as it directly impacts the employee’s ability to perform their duties effectively and ensures proper workflow and communication within the team.

• Abides by Fair Housing Laws.
• Responding to residents’ calls for service completing : plumbing repairs.laying and repairing tile.installing and repairing electrical switches.
• Complete work orders such as repairing and replacing appliances, painting, repairing locks, shampooing, and replacing carpets, unstopping drains; repairing windows, doors and molding; carpentry work such as sanding and staining cabinets and counter tops; and may be assigned to assist in other areas around the property.

• Mending Fences
• Assist with HVAC and Refrigeration repairs.
• Cutting Keys
• Trash Pickup
• Lawn Care
• Swimming Pool Cleaning
• Shampooing Carpets

• Ability to read and write English.
• Prior experience reflecting overall general mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Valid Driver’s License (if operating a vehicle)
• EPA Certificate for Freon Recovery; HVAC Certificate.
• Current Fair Housing Certification

• Advanced training, such as that obtained from a mechanical / supervising trade or technical school.
• Prior experience as Service Manager for a multi-unit property.

• Physical Activities up to and including walking, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crawling, stretching, climbing stairs or ladders, and standing for periods of time.
  
  Exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, heat, and mechanical to potentially dangerous products and chemicals.
• Heavy Lifting.
• Key-cutting machine, hand tools, mechanical equipment, electrically powered construction equipment, lawn care equipment; phone.

• Hours worked will coincide with the hours of operation in the community. This position may be required to respond to after-hours emergency calls; may be placed on a rotating schedule to respond to evening, weekend, and holiday service calls.