Maintenance

CHARLES TINI ASSOCIATES INC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

CHARLES TINI ASSOCIATES INC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in Washington, DC, to assist in maintaining a HUD-regulated affordable housing community. The ideal candidate will have customer-service skills, basic plumbing and electrical knowledge, and an understanding of compliance standards.

The full-time position offers 401(k) matching, health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing or similar regulated housing preferred.
• Strong customer-service skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to complete work professionally in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance tasks in compliance with HUD and other standards.
• Support unit turnovers to meet quality expectations.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free community environment.

Skills

Customer-service skills

Basic plumbing knowledge

Basic electrical knowledge

Carpentry skills

Appliance repair skills

Tools

HappyCo software

Job description

Charles Tini & Associates Inc., a Regional Property Management firm with over 45 years of experience and a growing affordable housing portfolio along the East Coast is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong commitment to service, safety, and regulatory compliance. We pride ourselves on fostering stable, high-quality communities for residents, and we are looking for team members who share that mission.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician will assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the physical integrity, safety, and cleanliness of a HUD/Tax Credit-regulated affordable housing community. This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, organized, and understands the importance of maintaining compliance, quick response times, and strong resident relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance tasks in compliance with HUD, REAC, and other affordable housing standards.
• Support unit turnovers to ensure apartments meet program requirements and quality expectations.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free community environment.
• Electrical: Troubleshoot and repair wiring, fixtures, and circuits.
• Plumbing: Repair pipes, fixtures, and unclog drains.
• HVAC: Assist with heating and cooling system maintenance.
• Appliances: Diagnose and repair major appliances.
• Carpentry: Repair stairs, railings, cabinets, doors, fencing.
• General Building: Roofing, gutters, flooring, drywall, interior/exterior lighting.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain door locks, smoke detectors, gas fixtures, and security systems (if applicable). Assist with pre-REAC inspections and remediation tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing, HUD, Tax Credit, Section 8, or similar regulated housing preferred.
• Strong customer-service skills and ability to work with diverse resident populations.
• Ability to complete work professionally and in a timely manner.
• Basic knowledge in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Knowledge or experience with HappyCo software is a plus.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Opportunities for advancement.