Facilities Specialist

Brambleton Community Association (BCA) is a developing, large‑scale planned community in Northern Virginia with over 6,500 settled units, projected to grow to more than 7,600 units and become Loudoun County’s largest homeowners’ association. BCA is managed and operated by its own professional staff, setting standards for community lifestyles, operations, and administration.

About the Role

This position performs skilled inspection, maintenance, and repair of the Association’s facilities, buildings, common areas, equipment, and other community assets. The Facilities Specialist independently identifies deficiencies, troubleshoots problems, completes repairs within their training and experience, and coordinates specialized service when needed. The role also supports community events, programs, and facility users while maintaining a safe, functional, attractive, and welcoming environment that reflects the Association’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, identify, correct, or report deficiencies, hazards, and maintenance concerns in facilities, buildings, common areas, equipment, and other assets.
• Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and upkeep of facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drywall, carpentry, doors, hardware, fixtures, finishes, and other building components.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and execute scheduled maintenance on facilities, equipment, and building systems.
• Advise the department manager on recommended maintenance practices, repairs, purchases, and operational matters.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment use, parts, and other work performed.
• Purchase or coordinate purchases of supplies, hardware, tools, parts, and equipment used by the department.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment, including proper care and storage of tools and equipment.
• Develop, complete, and document work orders and maintenance tasks using the Association’s work order management system.
• Coordinate with department personnel and contractors to accomplish service, maintenance, and upkeep tasks on facilities and assets.
• Operate, schedule, maintain, organize, and clean Association vehicles, tractors, utility vehicles, small‑engine equipment, hand tools, and other maintenance equipment.
• Set up, break down, and support community events, programs, and recreational activities.
• Perform snow removal tasks at all hours, including shoveling, blowing, salting, and plowing.
• Respond to after‑hours emergencies such as weather‑related events, snow removal, storm cleanup, irrigation, facility issues, and other urgent operational needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of risk management practices and report or address observed hazards in facilities, common areas, and community assets.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in general facility maintenance, repair, and upkeep tasks, techniques, applications, and procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience in one or more skilled building trades (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drywall, carpentry).
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair common building and facility issues across multiple systems.
• Ability to read and understand basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, equipment, and facility documentation.
• Ability to safely operate and use maintenance vehicles, tractors, utility vehicles, small‑engine equipment, diagnostic equipment, power tools, hand tools, and related equipment.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate snowplows and related snow‑removal equipment.
• Ability to accurately document and report work status in the Association’s work order system.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance tasks and work orders simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills for interaction with residents, coworkers, contractors, vendors, and management.
• Professional, approachable, service‑oriented demeanor; customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to recognize when a repair requires a licensed or specialized contractor and to coordinate that work.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record; ability to obtain and maintain a CDL is preferred.
• Displays and promotes the Association’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair experience in multiple skilled trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, carpentry, or general building maintenance).
• Experience with commercial or community facilities, preventative maintenance programs, and work order systems.
• Relevant trade‑school education, certifications, licenses, or professional training.
• Candidates with significant experience in multiple skilled trades will be strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• Normal dexterity and coordination to safely operate hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, maintenance equipment, and vehicles.
• Regular use of personal computers, mobile devices, work order software, and other office machines.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb and to push, pull, and maneuver materials and equipment as required.
• Ability to walk and work on variable terrain and in mechanical, confined, or difficult‑to‑access spaces (standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, crawling).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile abilities as needed for essential functions.
• Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions; exposure to temperature changes, dust, dirt, noise, moisture, and mechanical equipment.
• Primarily daytime schedule, but availability required for night and weekend assignments related to events, programs, snow removal, storm cleanup, emergency repairs, and other essential tasks.
• Friendly, team‑oriented work environment.

Pay

$25 – $30 per hour (Brambleton, VA)