Maintenance Technician

Gates Hudson; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Reston, VA to handle diverse property maintenance needs across residential units. You will coordinate a maintenance team, oversee 24/7 emergency coverage, and collaborate with the Property Manager on staffing and tenant turnover.

Daily property inspections and adherence to safety standards are required to keep units rent-ready. The role requires hands-on skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and drywall, with on-call availability and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of maintenance technician experience, preferably in residential property management.
• CFC Type 2 or HVAC certification preferred.
• Ability to perform plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs, as well as carpentry and drywall repairs.
• Available for on-call emergency service as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance team into a priority work schedule.
• Ensure maintenance coverage includes twenty-four (24) hour emergency services, and monitor the nature of the emergency service.
• Inform Property Manager of any employee needs or concerns.
• Assist the team with the turnover/renovation process to ensure apartments are ready for new move-ins and vacancy loss is reduced.
• Physically inspect property and common areas each morning to detect maintenance problems that require attention.
• Maintain maintenance shop and storage rooms in an orderly fashion and in compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate and complete maintenance requests within 24 hours.
• Perform spot inspections of tickets completed to ensure quality of workmanship in repairs and clean up for both apartments and common areas.
• Work turnover every day, and ensure all apartments are in “rent ready” condition within seven (7) days of move-out.
• Ensure the performance of all contractors to contract specifications and advise the Property Manager of any shortcomings.
• Work with contractors to obtain quality performance.
• Implement the preventative maintenance program for the property is according to Gates Hudson policy and procedure.
• Schedule and perform routine and preventative maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis. Inspect and maintain all tools are in excellent condition.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

On-call readiness

Emergency response

Team coordination

HVAC repairs

Plumbing

Electrical work

Education

High school diploma or GED

CFC Type 2 HVAC certification

Job description

Overview

Gates Hudson is in need of a Maintenance Technician in Reston, VA. The Maintenance Technician will conduct all business in accordance with Gates Hudson’s established policies and procedures, all Federal, State, County and Local Fair Housing Laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to multifamily housing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance team into a priority work schedule.
• Ensure maintenance coverage includes twenty-four (24) hour emergency services, and monitor the nature of the emergency service.
• Inform Property Manager of any employee needs or concerns.
• Assist the team with the turnover/renovation process to ensure apartments are ready for new move-ins and vacancy loss is reduced.
• Physically inspect property and common areas each morning to detect maintenance problems that require attention.
• Maintain maintenance shop and storage rooms in an orderly fashion and in compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate and complete maintenance requests within 24 hours.
• Perform spot inspections of tickets completed to ensure quality of workmanship in repairs and clean up for both apartments and common areas.
• Work turnover every day, and ensure all apartments are in “rent ready” condition within seven (7) days of move-out.
• Ensure the performance of all contractors to contract specifications and advise the Property Manager of any shortcomings.
• Work with contractors to obtain quality performance.
• Implement the preventative maintenance program for the property is according to Gates Hudson policy and procedure.
• Schedule and perform routine and preventative maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis. Inspect and maintain all tools are in excellent condition.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician, preferably in residential property management.
• CFC Type 2, Universal, or HVAC certification is preferred.
• Must be able to perform plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs, as well as carpentry and locksmithing, painting, dry-wall repair, and snow removal.
• Must be available to handle on-call emergency services on an as-needed basis.
• Must have personal, reliable transportation to get to work in order to respond to on-call emergencies.