Drucker + Falk, LLC is hiring: Service Technician (Newport News, Virginia) in Ne

Overview

Service Technician (Newport News, Virginia) at Drucker + Falk, LLC. The Maintenance/Service Technician reports directly to the Service Manager and is responsible for performing make-ready repairs to all vacant units prior to move-in. HVAC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to make-ready units in a timely manner.
• Be on-call 24 hours as scheduled by the Service Manager and respond to on-call paging.
• Assist the Service Manager or Housekeeper with their work as needed.
• Assist Grounds personnel with trashing out units when necessary.
• Assist the Service Manager with inventory control and utilization of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Inspect property for improvements and repairs and review with the Service Manager.
• Process work orders; respond to maintenance requests; strive for same-day completion where possible.
• Ensure grounds are free of litter at all times.
• Operate and perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment; know the location of gas and water meter emergency cut-offs, all apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs.
• Paint interior and exterior when required.
• Assist the Property Manager or other staff when requested.
• Review work orders with the Service Manager daily.
• Maintain adherence to policies outlined in the Employee Handbook; keep the Maintenance shop clean and organized.
• Be available for snow events and follow the Maintenance General Operating Policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and demonstrate team spirit; work well with other staff; be flexible to transfer to another property if needed.
• After-hours on-call on a rotating basis; reliable transportation required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HVAC skills — CFC certification
• CPO certification preferred
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills
• Knowledge of SDS and OSHA
• 608 Refrigerant Certification preferred, but not required; will train if necessary

Working Conditions

• Position may require night/weekend work
• Required to be on call
• Duties performed both inside and outside, in extreme temperatures (below 32°F and above 100°F)

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Current driver's license; CFC Certificate (where needed)

Other Skills and Abilities

HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical skills; pool certification (if required)

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and MSDS standards

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment includes moving mechanical parts; exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and heat; and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Benefits: Competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Life, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Leave.

EOE/ Drug Free Workplace