Maintenance Technician

KETTLER; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Prescription coverage

Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA或

Job summary

KETTLER is seeking a Maintenance Technician for The Fields of Alexandria in Alexandria, VA. The role involves general maintenance, repairs in apartments and buildings, and responding to service requests from residents. Compensation ranges from $24 to $25.50 per hour, with a robust benefits package.

Under the Maintenance Manager, you will handle on-site tasks, preventive maintenance, and turnover repairs. The position requires strong customer service, valid license, and willingness to be on-call,

Qualifications

• EPA/CFC Type I & II certification preferred; must obtain within 90 days if hired.
• Minimum 1 year of apartment/hotel/facilities maintenance experience.
• Valid Driver's License and residence within 30 minutes of the property.
• Strong customer service and focus on providing residents with timely responses.
• Must be available for after-hours emergencies (nights and weekends) on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple residential service requests daily.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair; troubleshoot and take action or escalate as needed.
• Participate in all maintenance projects.
• Prepare vacant units for market-ready status through turnover repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all systems at the property.
• General repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
• Demonstrate customer service by treating residents with respect and addressing questions and complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

On-call maintenance

English communication

Physical ability

HVAC knowledge

Education

EPA/CFC Type I & II certification (preferred)

Tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

KETTLER currently has an opening for a Maintenance Technician at The Fields of Alexandria, located in Alexandria, VA. If you have a good work ethic, a passion for helping people, and want an opportunity to learn and grow, KETTLER is the place for you.

The Maintenance Technician, under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, is responsible for general maintenance, repairs in apartments and buildings, and responding to service requests of residents.

Compensation: $24 to $25.50/hour

We offer a robust Benefits Package including, but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Life Insurance; Prescription coverage
• Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA or FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple residential service requests daily.
• Responding to resident requests for maintenance and service within the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair by troubleshooting the problem and taking appropriate action to repair and/or restore service within the quality and time standards established by the organization; escalates problem to supervisor or outside contractor as necessary.
• Participating in all maintenance projects.
• Prepare vacant units for market ready status through turn-over repairs and improvements.
• Preventive maintenance repair on all systems at the property.
• Performing general repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
• Demonstrating customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and completing assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EPA/CFC Type I & II certifications preferred - Must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
• 1 year of apartment, hotel, or facilities maintenance experience with intermediate knowledge of HVAC, appliance, electrical, and plumbing repair.
• Valid Driver’s License and must live within 30 minutes of the property.
• Outstanding customer service and focus on providing residents with timely and accurate responses.
• Must be responsible for taking calls for after hour’s emergency maintenance; including nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Must have personal/reliable transportation to get to work in order to respond to on-call emergencies as they occur.
• Must carry a cell phone as required for on-call maintenance.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to walk the grounds and apartments, ascend stairs around the property, lift 60 lbs., climb ladders over 10 feet, and perform other general physical activities.