Service Technician

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

ESOP

Cell Phone Discount

12 Days PTO

Holidays & Floating Holidays

Fitness Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. in Chester, VA is seeking a Service Technician to perform general maintenance on apartments and common areas, respond to emergencies after hours, and help maintain a welcoming community appearance.

The role requires hands-on skills in plumbing and electrical work, reading repair manuals, and using hand and power tools. A customer-focused approach to residents and staff, basic safety practices, and OSHA10 training are important to success.

Qualifications

• General plumbing and electrical knowledge required.
• Ability to read repair manuals and follow instructions.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive interactions with residents to support community image.
• Perform general maintenance of apartments and common areas, including snow removal after hours.
• Turnover of apartments: cleaning, painting, carpet shampooing and repairs as needed.
• Document inspections and report hazards; assist with third-party inspections.
• Participate in OSHA10 training and on-call emergencies.

Skills

General plumbing

Electrical work

Read repair manuals

Hand & power tools

Time management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

# Service TechnicianChester, VA 23831## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## Description# **Service Technician**# Lambert Landing I & II**Duties/Responsibilities:*** Maintain positive interactions with residents and the public to enhance the community image and ensure superior resident retention.* Perform general and emergency maintenance of apartments and common areas including snow removal during snow events that may occur after hours and on weekends.* Create and maintain a customer-centered service culture by demonstrating proactive hospitality with prospects, residents, family members and fellow community associates.* Maintain confidentiality at all times related to prospect or resident information.* Maintain an attractive community appearance and overall positive curb appeal.* Responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of the property, including sanitizing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and handling waste disposal.* Perform turnover of apartments, including trash out, cleaning, painting, carpet shampooing and other repairs as necessary or directed.* Effectively utilize required company databases and software programs.* Identify actual and potential maintenance problems, including potential liability and workplace hazards, and take appropriate actions to handle the problems.* Document daily/weekly/monthly visual inspection of property for defects, condition of roofs, gutters, downspouts, walkways, safety concerns, parking lot and apartments.* Must be available and on-call for emergencies after hours, weekends, holidays or as assigned.* Maintain professional appearance with designated maintenance uniform required by company policy.* Dependable and able to report to work according to schedule and on time.* Utilize personal protective equipment to ensure a safe work environment as required by company policy.* Assist with any third-party inspections as needed.* Participate and complete OSHA10 Training.* Perform other related duties as assigned.**Benefits**We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:* Medical, Dental and Vision* Short Term Disability and Life Insurance* 401k with Company Match* 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* Cell Phone Discount* 12 Days Paid Time Off* 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!* Fitness Reimbursement* Professional Development Reimbursement**WHO WE ARE****Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.** is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 14,000 housing units in 17 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.## Qualifications**REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Thorough knowledge of general plumbing, and electrical.* Ability to read repair manuals.* Ability to use hand tools and power tools.* Ability to follow instructions.* Excellent time management skills.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*** Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.* Must be able to read and speak English and follow oral and written directions.* Previous experience in maintenance preferred.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.* Prolonged periods of standing and walking.* Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.* Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.* Must be able to traverse a variety of properties with stairs and in a variety of weather conditions.