Floating Maintenance Technician

Avenue5 Residential; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage options

Life insurance and matching 401(k) contributions

Generous time-off plan including 10 paid holidays

Job summary

Avenue5 Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Washington, DC, responsible for diverse apartment and property maintenance duties. The role involves repairing electrical systems, plumbing, and conducting preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least one year of experience, and general maintenance skills. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, and additional perks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in the property management industry or a related field is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance functions including repairs to electrical, plumbing, appliances, and flooring.
• Inspect property grounds and address maintenance issues.
• Participate in emergency on-call maintenance assignments.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Carpentry skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Salary

$23 to $26 per hour plus bonus opportunities

Schedule

Monday - Friday + rotating on‑call; 3 days at Alton District, 2 days floating in DC area

Benefits

• Physical wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage options.
• Financial wellness: Competitive pay plus basic life insurance and matching 401(k) contributions.
• Mental and emotional wellness: Generous time‑off plan includes 10 paid holidays including a community service day and your birthday.
• Perks and more: Mentoring, professional development, discounts, tuition reimbursement, robust recognition program.

About the Position

We’re looking for a talented maintenance technician who will be responsible for addressing an array of apartment and property maintenance duties as specified by the maintenance supervisor and/or property manager, and for maintaining the highest standards in customer service and curb appeal of the assigned property.

Responsibilities

• Perform various maintenance functions including repairs to electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, HVAC, grounds maintenance as dictated by state guidelines.
• Perform general carpentry duties such as wallboard repair, countertop/cabinet replacement, finish carpentry, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, and ceramic tile repair.
• Perform various proactive preventative maintenance including siding, painting, lighting, sprinkler, pool, golf‑cart, elevator and more.
• Maintain work order system by verifying all orders are completed in a timely manner to company standards and the resident’s satisfaction.
• Inspect the property grounds, buildings, and common area amenities to maintain safety and cleanliness standards and to identify issues requiring maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Assist with property emergencies, such as snow removal and/or other inclement weather emergencies, fires, and floods.
• Promptly communicate with maintenance leadership concerning all maintenance issues at the property.
• Observe and promote safety and risk management in accordance with local, federal, state, and company rules and regulations.
• Participate in emergency on‑call/after‑hours maintenance assignments; adhering to established response times and addressing emergency issues appropriately.
• Promote customer satisfaction by maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and curb appeal, and interacting courteously and professionally with current and potential residents at all times.
• Foster a positive, active, and collaborative relationship with residents, other properties, and associated agencies.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times, promoting the same to the entire team.
• Responsible for adhering to all components of the company risk management program.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of experience in the property management industry or directly related field is required.
• Possess general maintenance and general carpentry skills.

Skills and Requirements

• Must currently have and maintain a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and current auto insurance.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to use general office equipment, such as telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, and key‑track system.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to others.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform policy.
• Must comply with all safety requirements.
• Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment.