Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician opening at our Buchanan Gardens community located in Arlington, VA.

Founded in 1906, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. is one of the largest real estate development companies in the southeastern United States. We are a well established, highly respected, Virginia based company that manages over 30,000 multifamily units throughout the mid-Atlantic region. We offer a full spectrum of real estate services, including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, land and investment sales and leasing, third party property management, mixed-use development, commercial development, multi-family development, apartment leasing and a full menu of financial services. S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. has developed, managed, sold and leased millions of square feet of all property types throughout Virginia with a main focus in the Hampton Roads and Richmond area markets.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Supervises: N/A

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Summary Of Position: To ensure residents a safe, comfortable, and attractive place to live by always keeping all electrical and mechanical equipment and appliances functional or serviced immediately and making all needed repairs to structures promptly. This position is considered an essential function to the operation of the community therefore, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position, as it directly impacts the employee's ability to perform their duties effectively and ensures proper workflow and communication within the team.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities:

• Abides by Fair Housing Laws.
• Responding to residents' calls for service completing:
  1. plumbing repairs.
  2. laying and repairing tile.
  3. installing and repairing drywall.
  4. Repairing electrical switches.

Occasional Functions:

• Mending Fences
• Assist with HVAC and Refrigeration repairs.
• Cutting Keys
• Trash Pickup
• Lawn Care
• Swimming Pool Cleaning
• Shampooing Carpets

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

• Ability to read and write English.
• Prior experience reflecting overall general mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Valid Driver's License (if operating a vehicle)
• EPA Certificate for Freon Recovery; HVAC Certificate.
• Current Fair Housing Certification

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced training, such as that obtained from a mechanical/supervising trade or technical school.
• Prior experience as Service Manager for a multi-unit property.

Physical Activities/Equipment Used:

• Physical Activities up to and including walking, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crawling, stretching, climbing stairs or ladders, and standing for periods of time.
  1. Exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, heat, and mechanical equipment.
  2. Exposure to potentially dangerous products and chemicals.
  3. Heavy Lifting.
• Key-cutting machine, hand tools, mechanical equipment, electrically powered construction equipment, lawn care equipment; phone.

General:

• Hours worked will coincide with the hours of operation in the community. This position may be required to respond to after-hours emergency calls; may be placed on a rotating schedule to respond to evening, weekend, and holiday service calls

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity with employer match
• Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability
• Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• And more!