Maintenance Technician

About the Job

KETTLER currently has an opening for a Regional Operations Specialist - Maintenance Technician, based in the DC Metro area. This position assists in the maintenance operational success throughout the KETTLER portfolio and requires local and multi-state travel. If you have an excellent work ethic, a passion for helping people, and want an opportunity to learn and grow in your career in a positive, family-like culture, KETTLER is the place for you!

The Regional Operations Specialist - Maintenance Technician, under the direction of the Senior Director, Central Business Office, must have the ability to quickly adapt, assess needs, demonstrate excellent customer service, and assist in maintaining all aspects of community curb appeal, preventative maintenance, resident and common area service requests, and physical site operations.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00/hour.

We offer a robust Benefits Package including, but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off.
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Life Insurance; Prescription coverage.
• Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA or FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Responsibilities:

• Handle multiple residential service requests daily.
• Responding to resident requests for maintenance and service within the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair by troubleshooting the problem and taking appropriate action to repair and/or restore service within the quality and time standards established by the organization; escalates problem to supervisor or outside contractor as necessary.
• Participating in all maintenance projects.
• Prepare vacant units for market ready status through turn-over repairs and improvements.
• Preventive maintenance repair on all systems at the property.
• Performing general repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
• Demonstrating customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and completing assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• EPA/CFC Type I & II certifications preferred - Must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
• 1 year of apartment, hotel, or facilities maintenance experience with intermediate knowledge of HVAC, appliance, electrical, and plumbing repair.
• Valid Driver's License and must be able to commute to scheduled property within the DMV region as assigned .
• Outstanding customer service and focus on providing residents with timely and accurate responses.
• Flexibility to undertake regional travel outside the market when required.
• Must have personal/reliable transportation to get to work in order to respond to on-call emergencies as they occur.
• Must carry a cell phone as required for on-call maintenance.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to walk the grounds and apartments, ascend stairs around the property, lift 60 lbs., climb ladders over 10 feet, and perform other general physical activities.