Maintenance Technician, Victoria Park Jaycees Senior Apartments

VESTA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION•Waldorf, MD

1d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Vesta Management is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at Victoria Park Jaycees Senior Apartments in Waldorf, Maryland. The technician performs assigned maintenance tasks to ensure the property meets safety, appearance, and operational standards; responds promptly to resident service requests; completes work orders; and prepares vacant apartments for occupancy. The role may also involve maintaining the property’s physical appearance, condition, cleanliness, and curb appeal. Emergency on-call coverage, including nights and weekends, is required. The technician may be required to drive a company vehicle. The position includes inspecting apartments, building systems, common areas, and grounds; completing and documenting repairs and preventive maintenance; keeping supplies organized and reporting shortages; and communicating property needs and apartment readiness to the appropriate team members. Maintenance work may cover plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, carpeting, drywall, electrical systems, and grounds. Depending on property needs, the technician may also be responsible for pool maintenance. Apartment make-ready work includes clearing vacant units, preparing them for painting and flooring, completing punch-list items, reporting additional needs, and helping ensure units are move-in ready within three to five days of vacancy. The technician may perform a final touch-up before inspection and must communicate unit readiness to leasing staff. The position also supports resident retention initiatives and property communications, while preserving resident, applicant, employee, and company confidentiality.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience.
Apartment community experience required.
Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to repair and maintain drywall, locks, light electrical systems, carpentry, flooring, and plumbing.
Ability to participate in the emergency on-call rotation.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service philosophy and a can-do attitude.
Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated, and take initiative.
Ability to work under pressure in emergency or time-sensitive situations, multitask, and prioritize efficiently.
Ability to accept responsibility and accountability; demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
Professional appearance and conduct; adaptability; troubleshooting ability; and strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

HVAC experience is strongly preferred.
Multilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Attend and assist with resident retention initiatives and property-issued communications.
Provide emergency maintenance coverage through the on-call rotation, including 24-hour, 7-day-per-week availability.
Monitor inventory of parts and supplies, report shortages, and keep the maintenance shop and supplies accessible and organized.
Maintain the property’s appearance and inspect apartments, building systems, common areas, and grounds; correct deficiencies as appropriate.
Report maintenance and physical property needs to the Property Manager and/or lead maintenance personnel.
Handle, complete, and document assigned service requests and work orders promptly and professionally.
Perform maintenance and repairs involving areas such as plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, carpeting, drywall, electrical systems, and grounds; pool maintenance may be required depending on property needs.
Assist with moving appliances and abandoned furniture and with unloading and storing supplies.
Correct unsafe conditions immediately and follow safety practices.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment make-ready status, and work in progress.
Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy within three to five days, including trash-out and removal of food, furniture, appliances, and debris.
Prepare assigned units for painting and flooring and complete make-ready punch-list items such as cleaning, painting, flooring, caulking, wall preparation, fixture and plate-cover replacement or cleaning, and wall-hole repair.
Inspect units during make-ready work, report additional maintenance needs, and complete additional tasks within the technician’s skill set.
Perform final touch-ups as needed and inspect ready apartments daily; communicate new maintenance needs and unit readiness to leasing staff.
Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned by management.