Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M3)

smcexternalcareers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

smcexternalcareers in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Service Technician to join our maintenance team. In this full-time role, you will diagnose problems and perform repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and related systems to meet company standards and applicable laws.

You will follow preventive maintenance schedules, document service requests, and keep tools organized. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong customer service, documentation, and the physical ability to lift

Qualifications

• Proven customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to document service requests and maintain records.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and drywall tasks.
• Comfort with basic math, measurements, and safety protocols.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform physical maintenance work.
• Experience in maintenance or facilities environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address, follow up and document service requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Diagnose problems and carry out repairs across multiple trades.
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Maintain tools and equipment per company checklist.
• Ensure work and documentation comply with quality standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Record keeping

Follow directions

Technology proficiency

Safety consciousness

Math & measurement

Lift 80 pounds

Electrical work ability

Plumbing work ability

Carpentry work ability

Ceramic/Drywall work

Maintenance experience

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We're seeking a Service Technician with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the physical asset of the community meet both the company standards and applicable laws. As technician, you'll be diagnosing problems and making repairs. You will provide hands on and trouble-shooting in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structure, tiling, Masonry and appliances.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Address, follow up and document service requests
• Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies
• Perform preventive maintenance on fan coil and convector HVAC unit
• Complete additional preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled
• Make repairs to grounds and drainage
• Ensure all work and documentation comply with internal quality control standards
• Maintain personal supply of tools as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist
• Address emergency maintenance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Superb customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records
• Capacity to understand and follow directions
• Competence with technology
• Knowledge of current occupational hazards
• Safety consciousness
• Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles
• Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry
• Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions:
• Electrical
  • De-energize, test, and safely repair or replace switch and load devices, fuses, and appliances up to 40 amps
• Plumbing
  • Unclog drains of all types
  • Repair and replace all plumbing and trim fixtures and their components
  • Sew copper pipe up to ¾\"
  • Install, repair and replace drain, waste, and vent piping of all materials
  • Perform preventive maintenance on electric and gas-fired water heaters
  • Repair and replace domestic water pipes up to ¾\", including valves
• Carpentry
  • Repair and replace wood cabinets, counter tops and vanities
  • Caulk doors, windows and floors
  • Install and repair closet doors
  • Install stair treads
  • Install patio door rollers, locks, Charlie bars, security pins and patio screen rollers
  • Install thresholds
  • Repair and replace floor tile, sheet vinyl and wood floors
  • Repair and replace wooden trim and vinyl cove base, chair rail, quarter round and crown molding
  • Repair and replace underlayment and sub-floor
  • Repair and replace wood framing members
• Ceramic/Drywall
  • Remove and replace grout and caulking\
  • Repair and replace ceramic tiles on walls and floors
  • Repair and replace drywall
  • Install bathroom fixtures
  • Properly address moisture-damaged materials

• Three years of experience in maintenance related field(s)
• Successful completion of Basic Electric class offered at SMC internal training facility
• Successful completion off all other basic maintenance classes offered internally and all on-the-job training within one year of hire date