Maintenance Technician

About the role

Founded in 1906, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. is one of the largest real estate development companies in the southeastern United States, managing over 30,000 multifamily units throughout the mid-Atlantic region. The company has been consistently named one of Hampton Roads' Top Workplaces, a multi-year CoVa BIZ Best of Business Gold Award recipient, a National Apartment Association Top Employer for five consecutive years, and honored among the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads.

This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Maintenance Manager and is considered an essential function of the community operation; consistent attendance is required. Hours coincide with community operating hours, and the role may require response to after-hours emergency calls on a rotating schedule covering evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Abide by Fair Housing Laws
• Respond to residents’ service calls and complete:
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Laying and repairing tile
  • Installing and repairing drywall
  • Repairing electrical switches
• Perform occasional functions including:
  • Mending fences
  • Assisting with HVAC and refrigeration repairs
  • Cutting keys
  • Trash pickup
  • Lawn care
  • Swimming pool cleaning
  • Shampooing carpets

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Advanced training from a mechanical/supervising trade or technical school (preferred)
• Prior experience as Service Manager for a multi-unit property (preferred)

Physical Demands

• Walking, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crawling, stretching, climbing stairs or ladders, and standing for extended periods
• Exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, heat, and mechanical equipment
• Exposure to potentially dangerous products and chemicals
• Heavy lifting
• Operation of key-cutting machine, hand tools, mechanical equipment, electrically powered construction equipment, lawn care equipment, and phone

Schedule

Hours worked coincide with community operating hours. Position may require response to after-hours emergency calls and placement on a rotating schedule for 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 insurance
• Potential opportunity for rent savings (property and ownership specific)
• Pet insurance
• Paid volunteer hours