Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and service-oriented full-time Maintenance Technician to support the daily maintenance operations of a residential community in Washington, DC, which also includes two retail tenants. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, experience in residential property maintenance, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and completing repairs, responding to service requests, and ensuring the property remains safe, functional, and well-maintained.

· Perform general maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.

· Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor.

· Perform general repairs, maintenance, and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing, electrical and A/C controls.

· Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established on the property

· Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs, and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.

· Apply well-developed knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.

· Provide prompt and courteous responses to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by the company.

· Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.

· Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.

· Demonstrate full competency in all current company and property emergency procedures including but not limited to:

· Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations

· Assist with life safety system alarms

· Assist emergency authorities and response teams

· Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at the assigned property and make adjustments and changes as needed.

· Adhere to all company and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state, and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.

· Actively participate in required training activities and seminars

· Apply knowledge of how each of the components in the building systems relates operationally to one another and modify and/or install new system(s) as needed

· Identify potential causes for failure of a system(s) and prioritize repair process

Requirements

· Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in apartment maintenance & turnover maintenance.

· Must be available to work an alternating on-call shift.

· Ability to efficiently handle and coordinate multiple tasks and project assignments

· Must have experience with light drywall repairs, ceramic tile repairs and installation of countertops

· Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)

· Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations

· Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment

Physical abilities/Working Conditions:

· Must be able to perform work outdoors and indoors

· Work standing all day/ walk extensive distances

· Lift 50 lbs. or more

· Climb up and down stairs and ladders

· Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)

· Use the full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)

· Meet the shift working requirements of the property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Thorough background investigations will be conducted prior to hire. Polinger Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.

Salary Description $28.50 - $31.25 hourly