Maintenance Technician - 50% Rent Discount

Company Description

We are AIR Communities, one of the country's largest owners and operators of apartment communities, managing high-quality properties in most major markets! At AIR, we're passionate about what we do, both inside and outside of work. Our culture goes beyond our high-performing team; it also influences and enhances relationships with our residents and the communities we serve. We believe in doing whatever it takes to make our residents feel at home.
If you are a hardworking, customer-focused professional, who takes pride in your work and has an eye for detail, we want you on our team!

Job Description

Our Service Team is crucial to AIR Communities, and we show our appreciation by offering Service Techs a 50% rent discount to live onsite. Say goodbye to commuting, save time, gas money, and mileage while spending more time with family. Enjoy calling the community you maintain home.

You will work at Foxchase Apartment Homes, our expansive, 2100 unit apartment community located in Alexandria, VA! Check it out here: Foxchase - Apartments in Alexandria, VA - Home

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional service to residents and team members.
• Perform resident-requested repairs and services independently (e.g., HVAC troubleshooting, complex plumbing installations/repairs, electrical component troubleshooting/replacement, household appliance installations/repairs/replacements).
• May provide technical guidance and training to lower-level Service Technicians and support their technical skill development. (depending on the level you are hired for)
• May assist in vendor quality management. (depending on the level you are hired for)

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a facilities or building environment OR equivalent certification/education
• Receiving an education/training in, knowledgeable in, OR skills in the following trades: plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC, etc. (job title and pay will reflect your skills and experience)
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Desire to grow professionally.

As an AIR Service Technician, you'll need:

• Reliable transportation
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, 7-day weeks (as needed), and on-call shifts (at least one week per month) based on community needs and seasonality
• Physical capability to move heavy equipment and machinery
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Top AIR Service Technicians are:

• Tech-savvy
• Mechanically skilled
• Customer-focused
• Highly organized
• Expert troubleshooters
• Team players
• Detail-oriented experts.

Additional Information

AIR offers attractive compensation packages that reward performance at the individual, team, and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary, bonuses, and benefit options topped off with:

• Expected pay rate of $20.00 – $27.00 per hour. 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.
• Technicians who excel can earn up to $1,500 in quarterly Customer Service Satisfaction bonuses.
• 50% rent discount available at any AIR Community.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(K), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, tuition assistance program, commuter benefits, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

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.