Maintenance Technician-$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

ResidentialONE•Fredericksburg, VA

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 performs repairs and scheduled maintenance across apartments, buildings, common areas, grounds, and equipment; assists with apartment inspections, move-in and move-out inspections, and unit refurbishing; and maintains records and inventory. The technician may also train or assist other employees and perform other assigned duties, except duties prohibited by law or licensure requirements. Work includes light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall, appliance, flooring, masonry, roofing, fencing, and other property repairs, subject to applicable licensing restrictions. The technician is expected to complete work orders and prepare units for leasing within established metrics, perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturers’ recommendations, coordinate with approved vendors, and maintain a safe, orderly maintenance shop. An on-call schedule is required, including evening, weekend, and/or holiday coverage. Staff must respond to calls during scheduled on-call shifts and may be expected to report to the property during catastrophic events. Snow removal and related duties may involve on-call assignments and overtime. Compensation is $30–$32 per hour, and the posting offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The employer also states an equal opportunity and affirmative action policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment on the listed protected bases.

Requirements

Maintenance experience in multifamily housing or experience in a related field.
On-call availability, including evening, weekend, and/or holiday coverage.
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.
HVAC certification.
CFC Universal Certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in maintenance projects and maintain the physical property.
Perform light electrical repairs and troubleshoot wiring faults; replace switches, outlets, bulbs, and fixtures, except where a licensed electrician is required.
Perform light plumbing repairs, clear drain blockages, repair or replace plumbing fixtures, and detect and promptly report gas leaks, except where a licensed plumber is required.
Repair or replace glass, tile, carpet, screens, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks, and other property items.
Paint interiors, exteriors, and apartments; prepare drywall by spackling and sanding, remove wallpaper when necessary, and repair or replace drywall and sheetrock.
Perform carpentry work, including fitting doors, freeing windows, building or replacing shelves, refinishing floors, and installing cabinets, vanities, trim, and moldings.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and window cleaning.
Assist with grounds work and operate applicable grounds and snow-removal tools and equipment.
Repair concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing when required.
Train or assist employees on the overall needs of the property.
Manage maintenance tools, materials, and inventory.
Assist management with 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 perform scheduled preventive maintenance according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect units, buildings, common areas, storage areas, and entrances; perform required repairs and janitorial assistance; and maintain adequate lighting and security.
Know the locations of water and gas meter shutoffs, apartment and fixture shutoffs, sprinkler systems, and sewer cleanouts, and post a map of these locations.
Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, and purchase orders.
Install or remove appliances as assigned.
Perform other property repairs as needed, including gutters, downspouts, exterior siding, system alterations, road signs, road-line painting, and pothole patching.
Perform snow removal, shoveling, and ice-melt spreading, including on-call and overtime work when required.
Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly maintenance shop; address potential fire hazards; and keep accurate parts, availability, and vendor-price records.
Monitor and coordinate with company-approved outside vendors according to schedules arranged through property managers.
Meet safety requirements and communicate them to management.
Respond to every phone call during scheduled on-call shifts and report to the property during catastrophic events when expected.
Perform other duties as assigned, except duties prohibited by law or licensure requirements.