Energy Jobline ZR is hiring: Service Technician (1337 - Newport News, Virginia)

Maintenance/Service Technician - Compass at City Center

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 certified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to make‑ready units in a timely manner.
• Provide 24‑hour on‑call service as scheduled, responding to on‑call paging.
• Assist the Service Manager or Housekeeper with their work if necessary.
• Assist Grounds personnel with trashing out units as required.
• 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.
• Perform work order requests and maintenance requests.
• Maintain grounds 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, apartment fixture cut‑offs, and sewer clean‑outs.
• Paint interior and exterior when required.
• Assist Property Manager or other staff members when requested.
• Perform work orders with “same day completion” in mind, reviewing daily with Service Manager.
• Adhere to policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Keep the maintenance shop clean and organized at all times.
• Be immediately available in the event of snow.
• Follow the Maintenance General Operating Policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance in uniform and display a good attitude at all times.
• Be aware of personal hygiene and cleanliness while on the job.
• Work well with other staff members, fostering team spirit.
• Be cooperative in helping at another site when needed and flexible to transfer to another property if required.
• After‑hours on‑call required on a rotating basis.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HVAC skills – CFC certification.
• CPO certification.
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of SDS and OSHA.
• 608 Refrigerant Certification (training provided if necessary).

Working Conditions

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

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, 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, 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 of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Competitive benefits: Health, dental, life, 401(k), Employees Assistance Program, long‑term care, vacation and sick leave.

EEO Statement

EOE/Drug‑free workplace.

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