Traveling Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician I to support Beach Run Apartments in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, and travel between other locations. The posting specifies 20 hours per week at each assignment. The role supports the maintenance, repair, safety, cleanliness, and readiness of HDC affordable housing communities, contributing to a consistent, resident-centered experience across the portfolio. Working under the direction of the Community Manager, the Maintenance Technician I responds to residents’ maintenance needs, completes work orders, performs preventive maintenance, and prepares vacant units for occupancy. The role requires respectful, trauma-informed service and collaboration with property and regional teams, vendors, and resident services. The technician may also provide temporary regional coverage and travel to support multiple communities as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing operational needs.
- Availability to follow the on-call rotation.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Good communication skills and a respectful, customer service-oriented approach when working with residents.
- Willingness to learn property management software and standard maintenance technology.
- Successful completion of a drug screening and criminal background check.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in hazardous conditions, and to travel within the region.
- Ability to meet vigorous physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.
Nice To Haves
- Some hands-on maintenance experience.
- Technical training or coursework in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, or a related trade.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a responsive, respectful, and professional contact for residents’ maintenance needs.
- Communicate with residents about unit entry, scheduling, and work-order completion.
- Complete emergency work orders within 24 hours and non-emergency work orders within three days, with attention to quality and resident satisfaction.
- Use a trauma-informed, solutions-oriented approach in resident interactions.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance needs.
- Maintain community property conditions, safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal in accordance with HDC standards.
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential risks.
- Prepare vacant units for occupancy by completing inspections, repairs, and make-ready work within established timelines.
- Coordinate with the Community Manager to prioritize unit turns and support occupancy and re-rental goals.
- Perform painting, drywall repair, plumbing, minor electrical troubleshooting, and general building upkeep.
- Identify property maintenance issues, equipment concerns, and safety hazards.
- Maintain appropriate inventories of supplies and tools.
- Purchase and use materials, supplies, and vendor services through standard purchase-order procedures; support cost-effective operations and property budgets.
- Communicate cost concerns, trends, and risks to Community Managers.
- Coordinate with approved vendors and ensure their work meets HDC quality standards.
- Collaborate with the Community Manager, Regional Manager, and Facility Manager on planned capital expense projects.
- Work with Community Managers, Regional Managers, and Resident Services to support property performance and resident well-being.
- Provide temporary relief coverage for staffing vacancies within the region as needed.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Community Manager.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on day one.
- 401(k) with 3.5% employer match.
- Four to six weeks of paid time off.
- Eleven paid holidays plus a floating holiday, available on day one.
- Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
- Seasonal Friday early office closing times.
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Student loan reimbursement for eligible non-profit employees.
- Employee housing opportunities.
- Paid and subsidized professional development.
- Quarterly incentive performance bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
