Lead Maintenance Technician New Reston, VA
About the Role
Join our dedicated maintenance team at a luxury apartment community, where exceptional service and high-quality living standards are top priorities. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and general carpentry. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can perform preventative maintenance and respond to work orders efficiently and professionally. A strong commitment to customer service, clear communication, and a polished, resident-first attitude are essential in maintaining our five-star living environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide Class “A” customer service – building a good rapport with residents and going above and beyond whenever possible
- Perform repairs, maintenance, and cleaning of property both interior and exterior
- Protect and assist in improving the value of the client’s assets
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on unit-based and building-level equipment
- Perform emergency on-call service in a rotation order
- Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting
- Repair and treat structures such as showers, sinks, appliances, doors/cabinets, walls, and building exteriors
- Make ready units for new move-ins
- Complete grounds work such as grounds pickup, sweeping, and light landscaping
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED required; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Maintenance Technician
- CFC Universal Certification preferred
- Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems required
- Class A experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook
- Building automation systems experience a plus
- Yardi experience a plus
- Current driver's license without major violations
- Outgoing personality with ability to relate to a diverse group of people and build strong relationships
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to others’ needs in a timely and courteous manner
- Ability to work after hours and weekends, as needed, including on-call rotation
- Ability to arrive at property location within 45 minutes to respond to emergencies
- Highly credible and trustworthy, operating with a high degree of integrity
- Ability to hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
- Positive, can-do attitude and ability to fuel growth and innovation
- Customer-focused and results-oriented
- Desire to continuously learn and develop
- Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
- Ability to establish strong working relationships in a team setting
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, twist, and/or reach
- Push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds
- Continuous repetitive motions
- Work under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold), under variable noise levels, outdoors/indoors, around fumes and/or hazards, around dust and/or mite hazards, around chemicals and bio-hazards
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus potential
- Generous benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities for advancement within our expanding portfolio
- Annual professional development funds to fuel your growth
- Employee perks and discounts
- Friendly work environment that values collaboration
Pay
The wage range for this position in Virginia is $25 - $28 USD per hour. This range reflects a reasonable estimate and considers multiple factors that influence compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. The posted range does not reflect adjustments for geographic differentials. At Comstock, it is not typical for a new hire to start at or near the top of the posted range. Compensation is determined based on the unique circumstances of each candidate. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to its rules and dependent on individual and organizational performance.