Senior Service Technician

UDR; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician in Alexandria, VA to maintain apartment communities and ensure high resident satisfaction.

The role encompasses plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and appliance repair to keep units market-ready and common areas flawless. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience, EPA Type II/Universal certification, and a valid driver’s license, with on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certificate or degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of building and mechanical maintenance experience including plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting and drywall.
• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• HVAC knowledge and carpentry a plus.
• EPA Type II or Universal certification.
• Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon (CFC) certification preferred.
• Some locations require pool operation (CPO).
• Valid driver’s license and rotating on-call responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident maintenance requests and repair/restore service within set standards.
• Maintain community appearance by keeping grounds, buildings, and common areas clean and safe and reporting issues.
• Ensure apartments are ready for occupancy with electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and appliance maintenance as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, workspace and stock inventory.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Support high-profile or multi-community assignments as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Customer service

On-call flexibility

Education

Technical or vocational certificate/degree preferred

Job description

Senior Maintenance Technician – Every day is an opportunity for you to turn an apartment into a home. #WRK4UDR

UDR, Inc. and its affiliated companies are seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our team at Sullivan Place, our apartment community (#498 homes) located in Alexandria, VA.

Key Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certificate and/or degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in building and mechanical maintenance including plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting and drywall.
• Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of HVAC and carpentry a plus.
• Must have EPA Type II or Universal certification.
• Certification in Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon (CFC) preferred
• Some locations require certification in pool operation (CPO).
• Valid driver’s license & rotating on-call responsibility required.

Essential Job Functions

• Respond to resident requests for maintenance and service by taking appropriate action to repair and/or restore service within the quality and time standards established by the organization.
• Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the community by ensuring that grounds, amenities, building exteriors/interiors, market ready units, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, central garbage areas, parking lots and other buildings and common areas are free of debris, trash, graffiti, and other items which affect the appearance of the community. All deficiencies and or risk management safety issues are reported immediately.
• Ensure that apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various and as needed electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, and other miscellaneous equipment maintenance and repairs, as well as carpet cleaning, painting, and overall apartment cleaning or other activities as necessary or as directed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspace and ensure they are organized and in proper working order, request replacements as necessary, and assist in stocking the inventory.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Provide a more complex level of services as needed for a high profile tower community, large complex community or for multiple communities.
• Provide additional services (if applicable) such as high-rise window cleaning, elevators, etc.
• Assist in training and mentoring of new Service Techs or Apprentices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Career Development and Advancement: We offer ongoing education opportunities to support the skillset development of our employees. We have a proven culture of supporting the development and advancement of our employees' individual career goals and are proud to announce the promotion of 242 employees in 2018, that’s an average of 20 associates promoted per month! We believe our employees are the organization's most valuable asset. #WRK4UDR

Exceptional Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit package and discounts to live in our premier communities!

UDR, Inc., an S&P500 company, is one of the nation's largest owners and managers of residential apartment communities with a mission of offering remarkable apartment homes in the most desirable locations throughout the United States. Share your expertise, skill and commitment to excellence with us, and be a part of UDR's team. #WRK4UDR

UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.