Maintenance Tech (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Position is primarily responsible for performing general building and equipment repair work. In addition, employee shall perform preventive maintenance on all stationery and movable equipment within the building, and any that may be used outside.

The pay is $27/hr

The shift is 8am-4pm with weekends and rotating on-call duties

• Performs/assists with repair of commercial food service equipment as needed.
• Makes necessary repairs in residents’ apartments as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists in the repair of electrical equipment, plumbing and HVAC.
• Assists in the repair of personal items for residents as skill level allows.
• Performs upkeep and maintenance on all fire equipment and assists in fire drills.
• Performs boiler maintenance as required.
• Responsible for removal of snow and ice.
• Must alert Human Resources or the Department Director of any change in driving record, including but not limited to accidents and tickets for traffic violations.

• Must have 3 years experience in maintenance of food service equipment in a commercial kitchen including steam ovens, dishwashers, ice machines, grills, etc.
• Must have 3 years experience in maintenance in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, patients, and visitors.
• Must be generally familiar with gasoline and electrical motors, electrical wiring, heating equipment, plumbing and refrigeration equipment.
• Must have some “handyman” knowledge of the requirements for repairing furniture, fixing pictures, repairing blinds, and similar projects.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Northern Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #3 in 2025!