Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M3)

smcexternalcareers; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

smcexternalcareers in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Service Technician to maintain the community's physical assets and ensure compliance with company standards and applicable laws.

You will diagnose problems and perform repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, exterior structures, tiling, masonry and appliances, and provide preventive maintenance and on-call support.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork within a hands-on maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in maintenance related fields.
• Completion of Basic Electric class offered at SMC internal training facility
• Completion of all other basic maintenance classes and on-the-job training within one year of hire date

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems and perform repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, exterior structures, tiling, masonry and appliances.
• Address service requests, document work orders and maintain inventories
• Perform preventive maintenance on fan coil and convector HVAC units
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled
• Address emergency maintenance as needed
• Maintain records per internal quality control standards
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts

Skills

Superb customer service skills

Strong written and verbal    communic

Ability to lift 80 pounds

Knowledge of basic mathematical and  

Competence with technology

Safety consciousness

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