Maintenance / HVAC Technician

The mission of Jubilee Housing is building diverse, compassionate communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive. Since 1973, Jubilee has worked to provide high quality affordable housing and holistic support to those experiencing persistent economic hardship in the Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights neighborhoods of Washington D.C. Jubilee provides affordable housing and services for approximately 600 people per year in ten properties and associated programs that support community members as they pursue self-directed goals.

We understand our work to be about justice – for people who have been excluded from the prosperity of our city, and for our city itself to become a more equitable and united community. Our response is justice housing: deeply affordable housing, located in neighborhoods where resources such as good schools, grocery stores, and public transportation are readily accessible and near services that support residents as they pursue educational and career attainment.

Jubilee currently has four properties totaling 120 units of deeply affordable housing under development. Jubilee also manages two affordable housing funds that provide acquisition financing for its projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Technician will be responsible, under the direction of the Maintenance Manager & Facilities Manager, for the overall maintenance of the apartment buildings and all areas related to the day‐to‐day maintenance operations of the community. Essential duties include but are not limited to:

  • HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plaster and painting.
  • Repairing and treating items such as bathroom & kitchen fixtures, appliances, doors/cabinets, walls and building exteriors.
  • Make ready units for inspections and new move‐ins.
  • Have a strong working knowledge of HVAC systems and be able to maintain and assist with repairing and replacing HVAC systems.
  • Available for shared 24-hour emergency maintenance.
  • Assist with preventative maintenance program.
  • Complete grounds work such as: grounds pick up, snow removal, sweeping and light landscaping.
  • Coordinate special projects as directed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Maintenance Technician must maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors and fellow employees. Maintenance Tech must have the necessary tools to effectively complete tasks outlined above. One must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and be able to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.

Personal Competencies

  • Enjoys being part of a diverse team
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills (inspiring)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (independent)
  • Good communication and writing skills and ability to interact with different personality types (customer-oriented)
  • Highly organized and attentive to details
  • Computer skills

Education/Qualification

  • HVAC Certification a plus
  • Trade certifications/trainings/diplomas
  • Valid Driver’s License

The following attributes will be valuable to this role:

  • English / Amharic / Spanish multilingual a plus, but not required
  • Knowledgeable about the daily realities facing low-income families/individuals
  • Ability to act calmly, quickly, and thoughtfully in a crisis situation

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position with a salary range of $45,000.00 –  $50,000.00 commensurate with experience.

Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, STD, LTD, and Life insurances, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, transportation stipend and a matched contribution retirement plan.

Background and Reference Checks

Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to screening and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background and reference checks as a condition of employment.

COVID-19 Requirements

“Fully vaccinated” means two (2) weeks have passed since your last dose of a two-dose series or two (2) weeks after a single-dose vaccination.

To Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to include how you learned of this position and email it to ybeale@jubileehousing.org.  Please reference “Maintenance Technician” in the subject line.

Jubilee Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer