Maintenance Technician

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Amber Commons community in Gaithersburg, MD, a property consisting of 198 residential units. This role is essential in maintaining and enhancing the quality of the grounds and buildings, with a strong focus on completing work orders in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, troubleshoots mechanical systems, and completes preventative maintenance
• Conducts maintenance-related inspections, including building and alarm systems
• Restores vacated apartments to move-in condition for new residents
• Removes snow, ice, and leaves from sidewalks, walkways, steps, driveways, and parking spaces
• Completes janitorial requirements in accordance with the janitorial schedule
• Responds to on-call emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays—resolving issues
• Patrols property daily to identify areas in need of cleaning and completes required work, including:
  • Removing trash/debris from property grounds and common areas
  • Keeping the dumpster area clean
  • Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping common areas
  • Removing litter and debris from lawns, planting beds, parking areas, sidewalks, ramps, and indoor spaces

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two years of maintenance or construction experience
• One year of experience as a full-charge residential maintenance technician is preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations is preferred
• EPA certification preferred
• HVAC certification preferred
• Must be able to work a flex schedule and be on-call for emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Requires the ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language
• Must have hand tools
• ANSI approved steel-toe shoes/composite
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Willing to assist with other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios as needed
• Willing to travel up to 10-20% of the time

Skills

• Proficiency in performing plumbing, electric, and machinery repair
• Ability to follow direction and work independently in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Our Values

• Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change
• Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward
• Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine
• Purpose Over Pride: Collaboration, thoughtful listening, and respect guide how we work with each other

Benefits

• Full medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
• Supplemental insurance for employees and families
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
• Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
• Paid holidays; approximately fourteen (14) per year

Pay

$19.00 - $22.50 an hour, plus bonus potential