Maintenance Technician

Associa; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and disability insurance

Wellness and development initiatives

Job summary

Associa, a leading community management company, seeks a dedicated Maintenance Technician to support our residential properties. The role focuses on upkeep, safety, and reliable service for residents, reporting to the Onsite manager.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of related experience, strong communication, and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks. On-site duties include on-call coverage and collaboration with vendors to ensure property standards are met.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with residents, staff and vendors.
• Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, safety, reporting, and regulations.
• OSHA safety knowledge and local safety requirements.
• May be required to provide own basic tools (power drill, screwdrivers, etc.).
• Ability to safely operate ladders (1–2 stories, 24–28 ft).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds regularly.
• 3–5 years of directly related or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Right hand person to Onsite manager and SME in maintenance.
• Establish routine and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Walk properties to inspect and repair as needed.
• Review and prioritize maintenance requests.
• Perform HVAC, drywall, painting, plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors onsite.
• Shared on-call responsibilities including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Excellent communication

Customer service

Punctuality

Attention to quality

Job description

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Are you a skilled and dedicated maintenance professional looking to make a tangible impact on residential communities? Join Associa as a Maintenance Technician and contribute to the upkeep and functionality of our managed properties. We are seeking a reliable individual with a passion for ensuring a safe and well-maintained living environment for our residents.

Daily responsibilities

• Right hand person to Onsite manager.
• Subject Matter Expert in all things Maintenance.
• Bring ideas and solution to Onsite manager; establish routine, preventative, maintenance schedule.
• Walk and inspect property; fix and repair where needed.
• Review and prioritize maintenance requests.
• Perform general maintenance to include HVAC, drywall, paint plaster, patch, plumbing and electrical.
• Contact and coordinate with vendors and contractors onsite.
• Shared on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Ideal candidate

• Proactive, takes ownership and initiative to =maintain and repair property as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, follow-up, follow-through.
• Customer service driven.
• Punctual, on-time, reliable and dependable.
• Takes pride in their work.

What We Offer?

Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and clients.
• Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting, regulations, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing codes and maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting, regulations, etc.).
• Knowledge of OSHA worksite and personal safety requirements.
• Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
• May be required to provide own basic tools (power drill, power saw, screwdrivers, level, hammer, etc.).
• Ability to safely operate, climb and perform work on ladders (1-2 stories) – 24-28ft.
• Ability to operate smartphone & email (day-to-day operations, basic communication/monthly expense reports).
• Must be able to operate a vehicle from one location to another.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• 3 -- 5 years of directly related or closely related experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.