Service Technician 1, Meridian 2250

Paradigm Management Corp; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee recognition awards

Referral bonuses

Housing discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Paradigm Management Corp in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Service Technician to join our service team. You will assess and complete work orders for repairs and improvements to maintain the value of our apartment community.

You will handle electrical, plumbing, appliance repairs, carpentry, painting, and HVAC tasks, prepare apartments for new residents, participate in on-call rotations, and support maintenance operations. Strong customer service and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Residential maintenance experience including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry.
• HVAC certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests for electrical, plumbing, appliance repairs, carpentry, painting and HVAC.
• Prepare apartments for new residents and ensure quality standards.
• Participate in on-call rotations and weather-related/emergency work.
• Assist with maintenance operations and special projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance and property staff to create a positive environment.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Painting

Carpentry

HVAC certification

Job description

We are seeking a Service Technician to join our service team. Our technicians are responsible for assessing and completing work orders for repairs and improvements. You will play a key role in helping us maintain and enhance the value of our apartment community in Alexandria, VA.

What the Service Technician will be doing:

• Completing service requests to include electrical, plumbing, appliance repairs, carpentry, painting and HVAC repair.


• Preparing apartments when residents move out to new residents moving in, ensuring our company’s quality standards are met.


• Handling on-call service rotations; weather related work and emergency support as needed.


• Assisting with overall maintenance operations and special projects as directed.


• Helping the community meet the expectations of our residents, visitors and owners by working with other maintenance and property department team members to create a positive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

What the Service Technician will need to succeed:

• Residential maintenance experience preferred to include basic plumbing, electrical, painting, general appliance, and carpentry skills. HVAC cert a plus.

• Medium-heavy work requiring prolonged/repeated standing, walking, climbing, and kneeling and working at varying degrees of heights; lifting 100lbs max, frequent lift/carry up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.


• Strong customer service skills, as well as good communication skills.


• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance; access to property within 30 minutes for on-call requests.

What we offer our Service Technicians:

• Pay range: $21 - $24 per hour.


• Comprehensive Medical with multiple Dental and Vision options.


• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.


• 401(k) plan with employer match and generous vesting schedule.


• Paid Time Off leave, escalating with length of service.


• Recognition awards and employee referral bonuses.


• Housing rental discount and free on-site parking during work hours.