Senior Maintenance Technician (PRN/On-Call)

Goodwin House Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

ESL/Citizenship Tutoring

Referral Program

Free Meals

Job summary

Goodwin Living in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair complex building systems, including HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety equipment. You will lead preventive maintenance, train team members, and ensure reliability and safety in a resident-focused environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication with residents and staff, after-hours responsiveness, and adherence to Goodwin Living’s CARES values while supporting a high-quality

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive facilities maintenance experience in healthcare or senior living.
• Experience with HVAC, boilers, domestic hot water, pumps, valves, and controls.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and on-call maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems, boilers, water heaters, pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs for major building systems and life-safety equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training and act as lead technician on complex repairs and projects.
• Deliver strong customer service to residents and staff with clear communication.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate maintenance records.

Skills

HVAC systems

Boiler operation

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Education

HVAC Certification

Boiler Operator License

Electrical/Mechanical Trade Certification

EPA Universal Certification

Job description

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team - it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 - and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician is a highly skilled, experienced professional responsible for advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex building systems, including HVAC, boilers, water heaters, plumbing, electrical systems, and central plant operations. Working closely with the Facilities Director and Manager, the Senior Maintenance Technician provides functional guidance to Maintenance Technicians to support a more effective preventive maintenance strategy and serves as a subject-matter expert to reduce vendor reliance, extend asset life cycles, and improve operational reliability. The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in delivering high-quality customer service to residents and internal stakeholders through clear communication, professionalism, and responsiveness.

The pay starts at$31.50/hr

The hours for this role are 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday

Essential Job Duties

Advanced Technical & Mechanical Responsibilities

• Partners with management and other team members perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems, boilers, water heaters, pumps, motors, valves, controls, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Applies advanced skills and experience to maintenance and operational support for central plant systems, including boilers, domestic hot water systems, circulation systems, and mechanical rooms.
• Performs skilled electrical troubleshooting and repairs involving circuits, panels, motors, controls, lighting, and equipment.
• Conducts complex plumbing repairs including domestic water, drainage, fixtures, valves, piping, and related systems.

Preventive Maintenance & Asset Management

• Leads and executes planned preventive maintenance (PM) programs for major building systems and life-safety equipment.
• Ensures proper upkeep of critical assets to reduce emergency repairs, downtime, and costly vendor interventions.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records.

Team Support

• Assists with on-the-job training, skills development, and knowledge transfer to raise team capability.
• Serves as a lead technician on complex repairs and special projects.
• Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Customer Service & Communication

• Demonstrates exceptional customer service when interacting with residents/family members, team members, and visitors.
• Communicates clearly and professionally regarding maintenance issues, repair timelines, and resolution status.
• Responds effectively to service requests with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Compliance, Safety & Operations

• Ensures compliance with safety standards, fire and life-safety systems, and applicable regulations.
• Responds to after-hours or emergency maintenance issues as required.
• Performs snow and ice removal and other seasonal duties as needed.

Other Expectations

• Abides by and enforce departmental, personnel, and company policies and procedures including written reports, documentation, and tracking of data/information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to Goodwin Living’s values and CARES attributes.
• Takes responsibility for personal growth and learning.
• Performs additional job duties as assigned and directed.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

At least 5 years of progressive facilities maintenance experience required in healthcare or senior living setting including direct hands-on experience with:

• Mechanical HVAC systems, boilers and domestic hot water systems, pumps, motors, valves, and controls, plumbing and electrical systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to respond to emergency or on-call maintenance needs as required.
• Proven ability to effectively troubleshoot complex building systems.
• Strong preventive maintenance mindset focused on asset protection and reliability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound judgment.

Certifications

• HVAC Certification - required
• Boiler Operator License - required
• Electrical or Mechanical Trade Certification - highly preferred
• EPA Universal Certification - preferred

A sampling of our many benefits!

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to PRN team members:

• Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day - one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.