Maintenance Technician - Foxchase Apartments Details

Maintenance Technician - Foxchase Apartments

AIR Communities - Alexandria, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Company Description

You used to know us as "Aimco Apartment Homes" but now we're called "AIR Communities!" Though the company has changed, our approach to property management has not. We will continue to do whatever it takes to make our residents feel at home - it's just in our nature! We are still passionate about providing quality apartments homes, in a respectful environment, across twenty key markets in the USA. We are a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), who has, for more than 25 years, built its business around a relentless focus on our customer and our award-winning culture.

Service/Maintenance Technicians make our apartment communities a great place to live. We take pride in the appearance and maintenance of our communities, and our residents tell us this is one of the most important reasons they choose to call us home.

You will work at our Foxchase Property located in Alexandria, VA. Check them out for yourself here: https://www.foxchaseofalexandriaapts.com/

All AIR Communities are unique and ever-changing just like our team members who work at them.

Given our uniqueness and your experience, we have an open mind regarding the level we hire this position. You will be placed in a job title that aligns with your skills, experience, and community needs.

Current levels available include:

Service Technician 1-

• Provide exemplary service to residents and team members
• With general direction, perform routine maintenance and repairs (ie, replaces AC filters and light bulbs, repairs and paints walls, cleans common areas, assists with apartment turns, etc.)

Service Technician 2-

• Provide exemplary service to residents and team members
• With limited direction, perform routine maintenance and repairs (ie, completion of basic apartment turn, troubleshoots and repairs plumbing leaks, installs and replaces sinks, faucets, and toilets, troubleshoots and replaces basic electrical components, etc.)

Service Technician 1-

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience, preferably in some form of facilities or building environment or relevant training/education program
• Entry level skills in two or more technical trades (plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC, carpentry, etc.)
• Expected pay rate of $15.40 - $18.00. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.

Service Technician 2-

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in some form of facilities or building environment or relevant training/education program
• Basic skills in two or more technical trades (plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC, carpentry, etc.)
• Expected pay rate of $18.16 - $20.00. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.

As an AIR Service Technician you must have:

• A reliable mode of transportation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, 7-day work weeks (depending on community needs and seasonality), and on-call shifts (at least one week a month)
• Comfort with physical activity as you must be able and willing to move heavy equipment and machinery
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

The most successful AIR Service Technicians are:

• Tech savvy
• Strong with mechanical aptitude
• Customer service oriented
• Highly organized
• Great trouble-shooters
• Advocates for teamwork
• Experts on attention to detail

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:

• Quarterly bonuses based on performance and customer satisfaction.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available. HSA with company sponsored contributions, FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA).
• Short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(K) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Wellness Bonus Days, and Paid Sick Time.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Commuter Benefits and Pet-Insurance.
• Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
• Discounted Rent at AIR communities (certain exclusions apply, and an application is required).
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
• 10 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.