Service Technician (1639 - Yorktown, Virginia)

Drucker + Falk, LLC; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Drucker + Falk, LLC in Yorktown, Virginia, is seeking a Maintenance/Service Technician responsible for performing repairs on vacant units before move-in. Ideal candidates will have HVAC certification, plumbing, electrical skills, and will be available for on-call duties during weekends.

The role requires flexibility in working conditions, including working outdoors and adhering to OSHA regulations. Competitive benefits, including health and dental insurance, are also provided.

Qualifications

• HVAC skills – CFC certification.
• Current driver’s license required.
• Flexible to perform duties in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform make-ready repairs to vacant units.
• Respond to 24-hour on-call paging.
• Assist the Service Manager with maintenance requests.

Skills

HVAC skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Carpentry skills

Knowledge of SDS and OSHA

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Maintenance/Service Technician reports directly to the Service Manager and is responsible for performing make‑ready repairs to all vacant units prior to move‑in. HVAC certification preferred.

Work Hours

Weekend hours: On‑call as needed. Must have reliable transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to make‑ready units in a timely manner.
• Respond to 24‑hour on‑call paging as scheduled by the Service Manager.
• Assist the Service Manager or Housekeeper with their work if necessary.
• Assist the Grounds personnel with trashing out units if necessary.
• Assist the Service Manager with inventory control and utilization of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Inspect property for improvements and repairs and review with the Service Manager.
• Perform work order requests.
• Assist the Service Manager with maintenance requests.
• Ensure that the grounds are free of litter at all times.
• Operate and perform scheduled maintenance properly on all equipment.
• Know the location of gas and water meter emergency cut‑offs, all apartment and fixture cut‑offs, and sewer clean‑outs.
• Paint interior and exterior when required.
• Assist the Property Manager or other staff members when requested.
• Perform work orders with "same‑day completion" in mind.
• Review work orders with Service Manager on a daily basis.
• Adhere to policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Keep the maintenance shop clean and in order at all times.
• Be immediately available in the event of snow.
• Follow Maintenance General Operating Policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance in uniform and display a good attitude at all times.
• Be aware of personal hygiene and cleanliness while on the job.
• Understand the importance of a good attitude and "team spirit".
• Work well with other staff members.
• Be cooperative in helping at another site when needed and be flexible to transfer to another property if needed.
• Provide after‑hours on‑call service on a rotating basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HVAC skills – CFC certification.
• CPO certification preferred.
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of SDS and OSHA.
• 608 Refrigerant Certification preferred; training will be provided if necessary.

Working Conditions

Position may require night/weekend work and on‑call duties. Duties are performed both inside and outside, even in extreme temperatures ranging from below 32 °F to above 100 °F.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current driver’s license.
• CFC Certificate (where needed).

Other Skills and Abilities

• HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical skills.
• Pool certification if required.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and MSDS standards.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to pick up and handle objects, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear. Frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to taste or smell. Must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Requires peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

Exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, electrical shock risk, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, extreme cold or heat, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

Competitive benefits to include health, dental, life, 401(k), employee assistance program, long‑term disability, vacation, and sick leave.

EOE/ Drug‑Free Workplace.