Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Technician

FirstService Residential; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking Maintenance Technicians to perform comprehensive grounds, property, and building maintenance for an association. The role includes preventive maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and amenity prep, with on-call duties and a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining fire protection and security systems, managing work orders, and coordinating with the Community Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry trades.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
• On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Maintains all fire protection and security systems, to include required maintenance, inspections, and documentation.
• Inspects all emergency equipment to ensure compliance.
• Records and completes preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees the construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment
• Ensures highly efficient safety program, with emphasis on awareness, discipline, and compliance.
• Record and report all unusual and irregular conditions to the Community Manager.
• Maintain cordial, professional manner in dealing with residents, contractors, Management, etc.
• Ensure all equipment, supplies and materials are in functional working condition in a neat and orderly manner.
• All other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance
• Operate equipment such as commercial mowers, tractors, excavators, company vehicles.
• Experience with gas powered blowers, trimmers, chainsaws.
• Removal of trash, debris, and leaves
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
• Take direction and complete assigned work orders.
• Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and electronically.
• Small Engine (Landscaping/Mowing/Weed eating/leaf blowing)
• Assist in the maintenance of shop equipment and tools and in the maintenance of cleanliness within the shop.
• Perform simple repair and maintenance tasks alone as directed.
• Performs grounds maintenance functions (pulling weeds, raking leaves, sweeping sidewalks, and cleaning debris)
• Clears ditches, digs holes, waters vegetation, cleans canals, drains, and tree well
• Operates light landscape equipment; maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety
• Complies with all company policies and safety procedures; works effectively in a group; take direction from supervisor and follows instructions; communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers.

Job description

FirstService Residential is seeking Maintenance Technicians to perform comprehensive grounds, property, and building maintenance for an association. The role includes preventive maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and amenity prep, with on-call duties and a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining fire protection and security systems, managing work orders, and coordinating with the Community Manager.