Multisite Maintenance Technician – Senior Housing

Centurion Analytics; Shipman (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Residential is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support two affordable senior housing communities in the Charlottesville & Shipman, Virginia area.

The technician is responsible for timely work orders, preventive maintenance, unit turnovers, and routine repairs to keep communities safe, clean, and well-maintained for residents." The role requires independent work across two locations, skills in troubleshooting common residential issues, and strong customer service with

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible residential, multifamily, commercial building, or comparable facilities maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and complete routine residential maintenance repairs.
• Working knowledge of basic HVAC systems and troubleshooting, with the ability to recognize when specialized HVAC service is required.
• Working knowledge of routine plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, hardware, and general building maintenance.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, work orders, inspections, and unit turnovers.
• Ability to determine when maintenance work requires a licensed contractor or specialized service.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize maintenance needs across multiple locations.
• Strong attention to safety, workmanship, cleanliness, and property appearance.
• Strong communication and resident-service skills, including the ability to work professionally, respectfully, and patiently with senior residents.
• Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, computer, or property management system to receive, update, and document maintenance activities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for regular travel between assigned communities.
• Ability to participate in scheduled after-hours on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs in residential units, common areas, building interiors, exterior areas, and community grounds.
• Respond to and complete resident work orders accurately, professionally, and within established service expectations.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine repairs involving plumbing, electrical components, appliances, carpentry, hardware, fixtures, and general building systems within the Technician's experience and authorized scope.
• Perform routine HVAC checks and basic troubleshooting within the Technician's experience and training and promptly elevate issues requiring specialized or licensed service.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and maintain appropriate documentation of completed work.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy, including repairs, make-ready activities, minor patching and painting, fixture and hardware replacement, and coordination of specialized services when needed.
• Conduct and support routine inspections of units, buildings, common areas, grounds, equipment, and property systems.
• Identify and promptly report safety, maintenance, property-condition, or other significant concerns requiring management attention.
• Recognize when repairs require a licensed contractor, specialized expertise, additional authorization, or vendor support and promptly communicate those needs to the Property Manager.
• Maintain accurate work-order, preventive-maintenance, inspection, repair, and unit-turn documentation.
• Maintain maintenance areas, tools, equipment, parts, and supplies in a clean, organized, and secure condition.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as directed by the Property Manager.
• Maintain professional, respectful, and patient interactions with residents, particularly when entering occupied homes or responding to maintenance concerns.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, company policies, and property procedures.
• Participate in after-hours emergency maintenance coverage according to the established on-call schedule.

Skills

Residential repair

Troubleshooting

HVAC basics

Electrical work

Carpentry

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Centurion Residential is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support two affordable senior housing communities in the Charlottesville & Shipman, Virginia area.

The technician is responsible for timely work orders, preventive maintenance, unit turnovers, and routine repairs to keep communities safe, clean, and well-maintained for residents." The role requires independent work across two locations, skills in troubleshooting common residential issues, and strong customer service with