Maintenance Technician: HVAC, Electrical & On-Call

Cortland; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortland is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician in Herndon, VA to diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems. You will address unsafe conditions, support asset preservation, and perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.

Strong communication with residents and team members is essential, along with on-call availability. Preferred candidates have 1–3 years in maintenance or facilities, EPA certification, and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• EPA certification required (Type I, II, or Universal).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3+ years of maintenance, facilities, or multi-family housing experience.
• Strong technical skills in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, and general building systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and resolve maintenance issues involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, appliances, flooring, stairs, railings, and other building components.
• Correct unsafe conditions such as broken lights, damaged gates, open holes, or other hazards, ensuring issues are addressed quickly and safely.
• Support asset preservation by monitoring and reporting on the condition of building and security systems such as automatic doors and surveillance cameras.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC units, equipment, and building systems to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies and spare parts to ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Respond to on-call rotations and emergency maintenance situations, assisting with both resident and property needs.
• Provide friendly, professional service when interacting with residents and team members.
• Document completed work and report recurring issues or safety concerns to your supervisor.

Skills

Electrical & HVAC knowledge

Plumbing skills

Building systems familiarity

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA certification (Type I/II/Universal)

Job description

Cortland is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician in Herndon, VA to diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems. You will address unsafe conditions, support asset preservation, and perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.

Strong communication with residents and team members is essential, along with on-call availability. Preferred candidates have 1–3 years in maintenance or facilities, EPA certification, and a high school diploma or