Facilities Maintenance Technician: Keep Buildings Safe & Efficient

Abaris Real Estate Management Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Abaris Real Estate Management Inc. is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician in McLean, VA to perform regular upkeep, inspections, and repairs across buildings and grounds.

You will identify issues, propose preventative measures, and enhance equipment lifespan while prioritizing safety and reliability. The role requires hands-on experience with plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and general building maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose maintenance issues, including water leaks.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Advanced understanding of maintenance equipment, procedures, and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform general operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, common areas, and community facilities.
• Complete drywall repairs and painting associated with repair work.
• Conduct regular inspections of the grounds, including the front and rear of all buildings, to ensure cleanliness and curb appeal.
• Inspect and monitor boilers in the mid-rise buildings.
• Walk and inspect each floor of the buildings to identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Inspect sprinkler rooms and related building systems.
• Replace HVAC filters and light bulbs as needed.
• Paint unit entry doors and other common area surfaces as assigned.
• Respond to water leaks, identify the source of the issue, and perform or coordinate necessary repairs.
• Monitor and check fire alarm panels and related life-safety systems when required.
• Pick up maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
• Install portable air conditioning units when necessary.
• Safely climb ladders and access the rooftops of mid-rise buildings to perform inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations and notify appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and OSHA safety regulations and standards.
• On-Call and Emergency Response Responsibilities
• Carry and remain reachable by a company-provided emergency cell phone during assigned on-call periods.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, typically every two weeks.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies
• Be available to perform emergency maintenance during evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-scheduled work hours when required.
• Address emergency conditions, including, but not limited to:
• Sewer backups.
• Water intrusion and flooding in units or common areas.
• Building system failures.
• Other urgent maintenance-related incidents.
• Perform corrective actions to resolve emergency situations and ensure affected areas are properly cleaned and restored following the incident.
• Document emergency responses and communicate issues to management as appropriate.
• Keep a record of completed repairs and when the equipment was last serviced
• Establish and implement preventative maintenance protocols to keep equipment operations smooth and eliminate safety risks
• Handle additional maintenance tasks as needed
• Establish and implement preventative maintenance protocols to keep equipment operations smooth and eliminate safety risks
• Handle additional maintenance tasks as needed
• Examine building windows, walls, and doors for damage and perform repairs when needed
• Conduct routine maintenance on equipment and systems such as HVAC units, plumbing fixtures, and electrical wiring to make sure they’re operating efficiently and make any needed repairs
• Keep a record of completed repairs and when equipment was last serviced

Skills

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Time management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Abaris Real Estate Management Inc. is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician in McLean, VA to perform regular upkeep, inspections, and repairs across buildings and grounds.

You will identify issues, propose preventative measures, and enhance equipment lifespan while prioritizing safety and reliability. The role requires hands-on experience with plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and general building maintenance.