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Maintenance Technician
Alexandria Description

Company Overview

Wesley Housing, a leading nonprofit developer in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia, has worked to provide affordable rental housing for individuals and families for nearly 50 years. Since its founding, Wesley Housing has emerged as a premier developer of affordable housing. Wesley Housing has acquired or developed over 2,900 rental units, providing quality housing for thousands of at-risk individuals and families each year. Wesley Housing supplements housing with supportive services to build up the lives of its residents, including low- and moderate-income families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities and/or chronic disease. Wesley Housing’s headquarters are located in Alexandria, VA (Fairfax County). For more information, please visit and follow @WesleyHousing on social media.
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Property Summary

The Maintenance Technician will float between the following six properties as needed: Parc Square, Beverly Park, Lynhaven, Knightsbridge, William Watters and Whitefield Commons.
Parc Square is a six building, 66-unit property located in the Arlandria-Chirilagua neighborhood of Alexandria. Parc Square is conveniently situated near I-395 plenty of shopping, recreational parks, and the public bus line service.
With 33 garden-style studio, 1BR/1BA, 2BR/1BA, and 3BR/2BA apartments, less than a mile from I-395, and close to public bus line service, Beverly Park is an ideal location for everyone. All units were fully renovated in 2009, and residents enjoy central A/C and on-site laundry facilities. The community is located in the Arlandria area of the City of Alexandria.
Lynhaven is in a convenient location in Alexandria near South Glebe Road and Mount Vernon Avenue with newly renovated kitchens, bathrooms, and floors, and a resident parking lot. The community offers 28 1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA garden apartments in a lovely tree-lined neighborhood.
Knightsbridge is conveniently located near Ballston Quarter (formerly the Ballston Commons Mall) in Arlington, with easy access to the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro Stations. The garden apartments are in three-story brick buildings surrounding fully landscaped, brick-paved courtyards. Residents enjoy a newly renovated community with updated kitchen and bathroom furnishings/fixtures, an accessible community laundry room, and more.
Whitefield Commons is in the Buckingham neighborhood of Arlington County, near Ballston Quarter and the Ballston-MU Metro Station. The community’s 11 brick buildings contain 68 one to three bedroom units, featuring central A/C, on-site laundry facilities, a tot lot.
William Watters features two four-story buildings with a total of 21 garden apartments. The community provides designated parking, central A/C, two laundry rooms, smoke detectors, and enhanced landscaping. Kitchens and bathrooms are newly renovated, and the community is near Arlington’s most popular shops, restaurants, and the Key Bridge.

Job Summary

Performs maintenance at properties in accordance with safety guidelines, customer service policies and property procedures. Assists with jobs as needed and ensures interactions with residents and other team members shows competent, professional and effective behaviors. Serves as on-call maintenance technician providing evening, weekend and holiday service as scheduled.
Requirements

Essential Functions

Complete assigned repairs or maintenance work accurately and efficiently, using excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents Complete reports on accomplished maintenance work. Acquire necessary parts for all repairs Carry a charged cell phone at all times while at work; respond to incoming texts and phone calls promptly and courteously Assist janitorial staff with some grounds maintenance, such as clearing sidewalks after winter snow Perform other duties as assigned
Plumbing
Repair leaky faucets, disposals and diverters. Replace sinks, tubs, commodes, lavatory waste lines and clogged supply/drain lines. Locate and repair leaks in hot or cold water supply lines. Troubleshoot routine issues before calling expert vendors. Cut, prepare and solder any repairs as necessary. Repair/replace parts in resident bathrooms and kitchens. Replace defective angle stops or supply line valves at each fixture. Diagnose boiler systems to determine probable cause of lack of hot water. Light hot water heaters or boilers. Determine if circulating pumps are working and complete preventive blow down program. Cut off water to each building when necessary. Familiar with location and operation of valves on apartment gas lines. Install appliances such as water heaters.
Carpentry and General Repair
Make minor carpentry repairs. Replace broken window glass; repair shower and patio doors. Install acoustic tile and drop ceilings. Repair plaster and hang / finish drywall. Repair small areas of concrete. Install and repair drapery rods and hang blinds. Clean and adjust pilot lights on ranges and heating units.
Electrical
Change light fixtures, outlets, switches. Disconnect/reconnect appliances, replace heating elements in ranges and water heaters. Perform appliance and small motor repair. Use amp probe and perform trouble shooting duties. Consult with electrician and perform routine repairs. Know location of power disconnects to air conditioning pumps and motors. Perform electrical troubleshooting of heating and air conditioning equipment.
HVAC
Determine cause of disruption for heat, hot water and AC; make needed repairs Keep condensate drains open on each unit. Cut off the power to HVAC equipment. Treat condensate pans under evaporator coils with algae tablets on a regular basis. Install new HVAC units

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

Skills and Experience
At least 2 years’ experience diagnosing and fixing maintenance problems with HVAC, plumbing, and other maintenance related fields. Able to perform maintenance tasks for multi-unit housing. Must possess knowledge regarding concrete and masonry repair. Must be able to make minor carpentry repairs. Knowledge of interior and exterior painting, including textured walls and ceilings. Must have a general knowledge of apartment wiring. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player. Able to submit timecards electronically using a smart phone or computer. Able to check and respond to email using a smart phone or computer.
Education and Certifications
Diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Maintenance certifications desired, including HVAC.

Physical Job Requirements

This position requires the ability to move about the property most of the time. This position requires occasional operation of a motor vehicle (car, truck, van. tractor) This person in this role must be able to crawl and crouch down more than half the time. The person in this position must be able to regularly maneuver (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) 40 – 75 lbs. This position operates machinery and/or equipment requiring the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (power or hand operated tools, filing, etc.) more than half the time. This position is exposed to hazard/chemical materials required to perform maintenance at least half the time. This position is exposed to outdoor weather conditions at least half the time This position must be able to identify and distinguish between colors all the time. This position requires the ability to safely operate and climb ladders, and the ability to navigate heights, crawl spaces, and attics.
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