Maintenance Technician

KETTLER; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Prescription coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

KETTLER is seeking a Maintenance Technician for The Fields of Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD. This role involves general maintenance, repairs in apartments, and responding to service requests. Candidates should have at least 1 year of maintenance experience, knowledge of HVAC and plumbing, and must be bilingual in English and Spanish. The position offers a compensation of $25.00/hr and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must obtain EPA/CFC certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Intermediate knowledge of HVAC, appliance, electrical, and plumbing repair required.
• Valid driver's license and local residency within 30 minutes of the property.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple residential service requests daily.
• Respond to maintenance requests for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliance issues.
• Prepare vacant units for market-ready status through turnover repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs to property grounds and buildings.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Customer service

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

EPA/CFC Type I & II certifications

1 year of maintenance experience

Tools

Personal transportation

Basic computer skills

Job description

KETTLER currently has an opening for a Maintenance Technician at The Fields of Silver Spring, located in Silver Spring, MD. 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: $25.00/hr

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.
• Respond 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.
• Participate in all maintenance projects.
• Prepare vacant units for market-ready status through turnover repairs and improvements.
• Painting experience is required.
• Preventive maintenance repair on all systems at the property.
• Perform general repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
• Demonstrate customer service 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 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.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must be able to perform painting and minor paint repairs, including surface preparation, patching, and touch-ups.
• 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.