Service Technician/Apartment Maintenance - Falls Church, VA

Kay Apartment Communities; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading apartment community as a Service Technician, where you'll ensure the upkeep of a 197-unit property in Falls Church, VA. This role involves providing exceptional service, performing repairs across various systems, and maintaining high standards of quality. Ideal candidates have extensive maintenance experience and strong customer service skills, and can expect a comprehensive benefits package alongside competitive pay.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick leave

401(K) retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Overtime pay

Annual bonuses

Rent discount

Training

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of apartment maintenance experience.
• Experience in plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry.
• Must have own hand tools and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete property maintenance work and service requests.
• Service, repair, and install kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

HVAC Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join Kay Apartment Communities’ service team at our 197-unit apartment community in Falls Church, VA. Kay’s service department is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of our properties and is committed to providing exceptional customer service and a comfortable living experience for our residents.

The service technician reports to the community manager and is under the supervision of the service manager/supervisor or engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and effectively communicate with residents, guests, visitors and staff within company policies and Fair Housing laws.
• Complete all property maintenance work, service requests, turnovers, building inspections and preventative maintenance, as requested.
• Service, repair, replace and install items such as:
  • Stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, disposals, fixtures
  • Toilets, sinks, vanities, faucets, diverters
  • Drains (use of K-50, K-1500, K-38)
  • Electrical circuits, receptacles, switches and fuses
  • Light fixtures & ceiling fans
  • Countertops, cabinets and general carpentry
  • Window screens and blinds
  • Interior and exterior doors
  • Vinyl and ceramic floor covering
• Complete service and repair requests in a safe, prompt and professional manner
• Prepare apartments for move-in, on a specified schedule
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as required by the community
• Maintain all company-owned equipment in good working condition
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of apartment maintenance experience, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, minor HVAC work.
• Experience in apartment turnovers
• Adhere all to safe work practices
• HVAC and CFC certifications preferred
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
• Able to work on-call (respond to emergency calls within 30 minutes) and when needed, extended hours (including after hours and weekends)
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have own hand tools
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Our exceptional benefits package

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation/sick leave
• 401(K) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Overtime pay
• Annual bonuses
• Rent discount
• Training

Pre-employment requirements

Criminal background check

Kay Apartment Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer