Maintenance Technician

Description

Who We Are

Tracing our original history back to 1920, EJF Real Estate Services has been a family-owned, family-operated business focused on residential property management and real estate sales in the Washington DC metropolitan area for over 30 years. Today, we are the largest DC-based property management company servicing hundreds of clients across the DMV. Our extensive market knowledge, hands-on industry experience, and best-in-class customer service work together to help communities thrive. Want to join in on the fun?

What You Do 

The Maintenance Technician helps maintain a safe, clean, and well-functioning oceanfront condominium community consisting of two buildings and 249 units. This position performs routine repairs, preventive maintenance, property inspections, and assigned emergency response for Association common areas, equipment, and building systems.

Requirements

• Inspect common areas, breezeways, stairwells, garages, amenity areas, and mechanical spaces.
• Identify hazards, leaks, damage, corrosion, and equipment concerns; promptly report urgent issues to management.
• Complete assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks. 
• Record work performed, labor, materials, photographs, and follow-up needs in Limble or the designated maintenance system.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, fixture replacement, carpentry, drywall patching, painting, caulking, and door or hardware adjustments within training and authorized scope.
• Perform basic electrical and HVAC maintenance, such as approved lamp replacement, filter changes, visual inspections, and condensate checks.
• Refer work requiring a licensed or specialized contractor to management.
• Inspect doors, locks, closers, gates, and access equipment; report failures affecting building security.
• Handle keys, fobs, and access permissions only as authorized by management.
• Inspect railings, screens, exterior fixtures, and other exposed components for salt-related deterioration. 
• Assist with approved cleaning, pressure washing, protective treatments, and repairs. 
• Assist with common-area upkeep, waste and compactor areas, pool and amenity areas, and seasonal preparations. 
• Perform pool duties only when trained and authorized. 
• Provide access and logistical support to approved vendors, identify work locations, document observed concerns, and report completion status.
• Obtain management approval before additional work or spending.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of hands-on general maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Own a set of tools necessary for general maintenance tasks.
• Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance repair, and turnover processes.
• Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Strong technical aptitude, including the use of smartphones and maintenance apps.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient use of smartphones and technical/computer systems.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a high standard for cleanliness and presentation.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete work accurately and efficiently.

Working Conditions

• Location: Sandbridge/Back Bay area
• Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to cold, heat, noise, and moving machinery/equipment.
• May be required to work after hours or on-call as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, crawling, and reaching above shoulder height.
• Ability to work at heights up to 25 ft.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks, gloves, goggles, and ear protection.

Core Values 

All EJF employees must exhibit our core values in their roles and daily interactions. 

• Hussle Hard 
• Take Accountability
• Get Better Everyday

What We Offer

EJF offers a comprehensive health benefits package that includes:

• Salary: $20 - $23 per hour
• 100% Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting
• We also offer generous paid time off and holidays. 
• And much more...

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.