Maintenance Technician - Salem, VA
About The Position
Management Services Corporation (MSC), part of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its conventional apartment communities in Salem, Virginia. The role performs general maintenance across HVAC, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and carpentry, maintaining apartments and building systems professionally and aiming for complete resident and supervisor satisfaction. Work may involve messy repairs and resident service situations. This is a full-time position. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a half-hour lunch; hours may vary with workload. Weekend hours are possible as weather demands. The technician may use a personal vehicle to obtain parts and supplies, make office deliveries, or respond to an assigned property while on occasional on-call rotation. A valid driver's license and automobile insurance are required. Employees must provide their own necessary tools. Employment is conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screen. Starting salary depends on prior work skills and experience.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least one year of prior apartment maintenance staff experience, or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to obtain a CFC card or HVAC training.
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
- Own the tools necessary for the work.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep building systems operating efficiently and prevent deterioration of buildings.
- Perform maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
- Perform general maintenance skills in HVAC, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and carpentry, as assigned.
- Complete required paperwork daily.
- Communicate with relevant supervisors.
- Use the phone and provide public relations support.
- Use a personal vehicle to obtain replacement parts and supplies from vendors, make pickups and deliveries to the office, and travel to assigned properties when needed.
- Participate occasionally in on-call rotation and travel to an assigned property on short notice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- 401(k) program with 4% company match
- Eight paid holidays plus a personal floating holiday
- 120 hours of accrued paid time off (PTO) in the first year
- Competitive compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
