Maintenance Technician

FCA Management, LLC•Fredericksburg, VA

13d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure that buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role completes resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, tracks and manages maintenance supplies and equipment, and completes accurate service documentation. It also supports grounds and common-area upkeep, cost control, safety compliance, property inspections, and quality checks of contractor work. The position requires the ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, handle physical tasks including climbing and lifting, and work a flexible schedule that includes on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel to other properties or business and training events may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training.
Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property.
Required certifications under applicable state and local jurisdictions.
Provide personal hand tools unless prohibited by state law.
Knowledge and skill in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, user-moved aids, mechanical equipment, and measuring devices.
Working, reliable cellular device for on-call purposes.
Ability to apply logical thinking to define and correct problems.
Customer-service and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively and courteously with residents, clients, team members, and other business contacts, and remain calm when resolving customer problems.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, represent company management in a support capacity, serve as a first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors, and answer questions about department operating policies.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods; bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet.
Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel as needed to assist other properties, attend training classes or business meetings, or meet other position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Complete work orders arising from resident service requests and perform preventive maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and move-ins by completing pre-move-out inspections, preparing punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Follow procedures for obtaining and managing materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other maintenance items; track inventory, return unused items, and notify the maintenance supervisor about reordering needs.
Complete service documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by removing debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-cutting and expense control by repairing parts rather than replacing them when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to verify that work, materials, and services meet required quality standards, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety and risk-management concerns, maintain the property in good repair, and communicate physical needs to management.
Follow policies and procedures, monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and operational standards, and report violations or infractions to appropriate individuals.
Promptly report mechanical or electrical malfunctions, injuries, accidents, and other safety issues.
Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest ways to improve efficiency and productivity.
Keep current with industry technology, processes, and standards through training, research, publications, or other appropriate methods, and apply that knowledge to the role.