On-Call Apartment Maintenance Technician

Atlantic Housing Foundation, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Housing Foundation, Inc. seeks a Service Technician-Waters at James Crossing Apartments in Lynchburg, VA.

The role focuses on overseeing the physical property, performing general maintenance repairs, and supporting preventative maintenance and make-ready tasks. Responsibilities include grounds keeping, upkeep of amenities, responding to on-call emergencies, and ensuring compliance with Fair Housing and OSHA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 2+ years of multi-family maintenance experience or 2+ years of commercial maintenance experience (preferred).
• EPA Sec 608 Certification - Type I + Type II or Type Universal (required).
• Familiar with plumbing, tile work, HVAC equipment, appliances, carpentry, electrical repairs and make-ready.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical property and assist with general maintenance repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and contribute to construction/rehabilitation projects.
• Handle grounds keeping and on-site amenities upkeep; respond to on-call emergencies.
• Oversee make-ready process under supervision to meet property objectives.
• Adhere to Fair Housing and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

EPA 608 Certification

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry

Electrical repairs

Plumbing repairs

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Service Technician-Waters at James Crossing Apartments

Property Management Manual Labor Lynchburg, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1106

About the Service Technician role:

The Service Technician is responsible for assisting with overseeing the physical property, general maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, and construction or rehabilitation projects for the apartment community. He or she will handle grounds keeping, onsite amenities upkeep, and will be required to respond to on-call/after hour emergencies. The Service Technician is also responsible for make-ready process in a manner consistent with the property’s operational objectives under the supervision of the Lead Service Technician (indirectly) and Community Manager (directly). Additionally, he or she is responsible for adhering to federal, state and local laws pertaining to Fair Housing and OSHA regulations.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 2+ years of multi-family maintenance experience or at least 2+ years of commercial maintenance experience (preferred)
• EPA Sec 608 Certification - either a Type I (small appliances) plus Type II (AC's), or Type Universal (required)
• Familiar with plumbing repairs, tile work, HVAC equipment, appliances, carpentry repairs, electrical repairs and all facets of apartment make-ready.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, as well as move through the community and maneuver around equipment, climb ladders for repairs, etc.
• Must be willing to be on-call.
• Must be able to climb up and down a ladder.
• Ability to effectively communicate with tenants and property staff.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.