Maintenance Technician - Reserve at Potomac Yard

Greatjob; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Exclusive team member housing discount

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician to address resident service requests, perform hands-on maintenance (plumbing, electrical, appliances) and keep market-ready apartments. You will also maintain grounds and report concerns.

Shift is Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with on-call rotation; requires HS diploma, knowledge of housing laws, valid driver's license; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; must communicate in English; smartphone required.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical systems, and appliances.
• Perform interior repairs and painting.
• Maintain grounds and common areas.

Responsibilities

• Promptly address resident service requests.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks including plumbing and electrical work.
• Prepare and maintain market-ready apartments and upkeep of grounds.
• Conduct regular community inspections and report repairs.
• Work hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with rotating on-call.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC (if applicable)

Painting

Interior repairs

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members' growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

We Offer:

A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you will perform preventative maintenance and maintain the grounds and common areas, reporting any concerns.Promptly addressing resident service requestsPerforming hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and morePreparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community groundsConducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacementsScheduled Hours: Monday-Friday-8am-5pm with rotating oncall schedule

What You'll Need To Thrive:

Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws

A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.

Computer literacy and effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.

Must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends. Shifts may change according to business needs. Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities. A telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager.

Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body, including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting and handling of materials. Frequent lifting, grasping and carrying materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with in-house security systems and operations software.

Bonus Qualifications:

Trade school certification/diplomaEPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification

Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience

Salary: $22.95 - $30.60/hour

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.