Maintenance Tech (Residential)

CIM Group•Annandale, VA

About The Position

The Residential Maintenance Technician reports to the Property Manager under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. The role performs general maintenance and repairs to keep apartment units and other property facilities in line with CIM Group operating and safety standards. Work includes diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems, electrical appliances and fixtures, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, and locks. The technician also helps prepare vacant units for rental and follows a planned preventive maintenance schedule. The technician responds to tenant and building work orders, documents completed work, conducts preventive maintenance, and coordinates repairs or replacements with property management. Duties may include appliance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and drywall repairs; make-ready work; pool maintenance; and other facility or landscape projects. The position requires adherence to safety and hazard communication policies, maintaining organized tools and supplies, and may involve working outdoors in adverse weather and dusty or dirty conditions. Irregular hours, on-call duties, evenings, weekends, and overtime may be required for maintenance emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
One to three years of experience in facility maintenance and/or mechanical repair.
HVAC experience.
EPA Type II or Universal certification and/or Pool Certification at hire or within 90 days of assuming the position.
Knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to furnish basic work tools.

Responsibilities

Respond to tenant and building work orders within 24 hours, complete work efficiently, and document completed work.
Perform preventive maintenance on appliances and other property systems, and manage the building preventive maintenance calendar and schedule.
Repair, re-key, hang, paint, or replace doors and locks.
Clean appliance filters and drain lines, and operate appliances to assist residents.
Replace HVAC filters, clean coils, wet-vac condensation pans, check thermostat settings, diagnose HVAC problems, and repair or replace units as appropriate.
Clear plumbing blockages up to 25 feet and perform minor to moderate plumbing repairs, replacements, and installations, including leaks and sink or toilet clogs.
Replace electrical sockets, switches, light bulbs, and fixtures, and check breakers.
Repair flooring thresholds and perform minor drywall, ceiling, mudding, taping, and painting work.
Replace plumbing fixtures such as levers, faucets, and drains.
Repair or replace furnished kitchen appliances, including refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers; consult the Maintenance Supervisor about advanced or severe repairs and obtain approval for appliance disposal and removal.
Perform painting projects, from unit interiors to minor wall and sheetrock touch-ups.
Prepare vacant units for prospective tenants.
Perform swimming pool maintenance and other facility or landscape projects to maintain property aesthetics.
Follow CIM safety and hazard communication programs, policies, and procedures, and maintain a safe work environment.
Furnish basic work tools and keep the maintenance office, tools, supplies, and maintenance files organized as requested or required.
Work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, on-call, and overtime hours, when required by maintenance emergencies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan.
Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans.
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) savings plan with company match.
Paid time off, including vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave.
Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off.
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Ongoing professional development programs.
Wellness program with monthly and quarterly prizes.
Potential discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.
Overtime pay in accordance with federal and state law.