Maintenance Technician-$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

ResidentialONE•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical property under the daily direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, if applicable, and/or Supervisor. The role involves completing maintenance projects, service requests, preventive maintenance, apartment refurbishing, inspections, custodial and grounds work, and emergency response. The technician maintains accurate records, manages maintenance tools and inventory, coordinates with approved vendors, and helps ensure the property and maintenance shop are safe and orderly. Other duties may be assigned, except duties prohibited by law or licensing requirements. The position includes an on-call schedule, with evening, weekend, and/or holiday coverage. Staff must respond to every call during their scheduled on-call shift, and all maintenance technicians may be expected to report to the property during catastrophic events. Snow removal and related work may also require on-call assignments and overtime.

Requirements

Experience in maintenance for multi-family housing or experience in a related field.
Ability to work an on-call schedule that includes evening, weekend, and/or holiday coverage.
Ability to respond to every phone call during a scheduled on-call shift, regardless of the time received.
Ability to continuously stand or walk.
Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with contract work hours, Safety Standards Acts, OSHA, Department of Labor and Licensing, and applicable federal and state safety standards.
Formal training or experience in one or more of the following: carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, or HVAC.
HVAC certification.
CFC Universal Certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in maintenance projects and complete repairs across the property, including light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, fixtures, appliances, locks, and other building components.
Perform custodial duties in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and window cleaning.
Assist with groundskeeping and operate equipment and tools for lawn care, snow removal, and property upkeep.
Repair concrete, masonry, roofing, and fencing when required.
Train or assist other employees with the overall needs of the property.
Manage maintenance tools, materials, and inventory; keep the maintenance shop safe, neat, and orderly; and maintain records on inventory, parts availability, and vendor pricing.
Assist management in scheduling apartment inspections and participate in move-in and move-out inspections.
Refurbish apartments before resident occupancy and prepare make-ready units for leasing according to established metrics.
Complete work orders within established time frames and maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, and purchase orders.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect units, buildings, common areas, storage areas, and entrances; perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed; and maintain adequate lighting and security of storage areas and entrances.
Know the locations of water and gas meter shutoffs, apartment and fixture shutoffs, sprinkler systems, and sewer cleanouts, and post a map of them.
Complete service requests involving equipment and property systems, including boilers, ranges, hood fans, refrigerators, freezers, heat pumps, plumbing, heating, electrical work, painting, drywall, and flooring, except where a licensed professional is required.
Install and remove appliances as assigned.
Perform property work such as repairing gutters, downspouts, siding, and road signs; altering systems; painting road lines; and patching potholes.
Detect and promptly report gas leaks and perform plumbing repairs as permitted; cutting water, drain, sewer, gas, or propane lines is strictly prohibited.
Coordinate with and monitor company-approved outside vendors according to schedules arranged through property managers.
Meet safety requirements and communicate them to management.
Respond to all calls during scheduled on-call shifts and report to the property during catastrophic events as expected.
Perform snow removal, shoveling, and ice-melt spreading; these duties may involve on-call work and overtime.
Perform other duties as assigned, subject to applicable licensing requirements.