Maintenance Mechanic/Appliance Technician | The Kennedy-Warren

Company Overview:
Since 1931, The B. F. Saul Company has been engaged in the acquisition, renovation, construction, and management of residential property in the Washington Metropolitan area. The Residential division is currently comprised of four luxury properties: The Waycroft (Arlington, VA), Park Van Ness (Washington, DC), The Kennedy-Warren (Washington, DC), Lyon Place (Arlington, VA), and The Milton at Twinbrook Quarter. Coming soon Hampden House (2025). Our Residential division prides itself on providing a high level of customer service to our residents to ensure complete resident satisfaction.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in maintaining the property: processing all resident service requests in a timely manner, perform preventative maintenance duties and unit inspections, troubleshoot and repair HVAC and appliances, plumbing, carpentry and painting; and performing turnovers and renovation of apartments.

Attendance is essential to this position. The community is open 24/7, weekend work or overnight hours may be expected.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
· Perform any maintenance necessary to buildings and grounds to maintain apartment complex in good repair and appearance
· Perform assigned work orders in all units in a timely and professional manner
· Process service requests and perform scheduled maintenance duties
· Perform turnovers and renovations of apartment units
· Perform installation, troubleshooting and repair of appliances, garbage disposals, and installation of outlets and light switches with a working knowledge of electrical wiring.
· Perform general carpentry repairs to include installation of doors, frames, counter tops and window repairs
· Periodic inspection of grounds at night, when on duty, to check all outside lights
· Perform preventative maintenance to include replacing HVAC filters, cleaning fan coils, and service heat pumps, replace smoke detector batteries, water filters and cleaning lent traps in dryers
· Perform snow and ice removal as required by community policy and local code
· Inspect fitness center equipment and report any needed repair to supervisor
· Must have own tools for performing the work required
· Perform other related duties as requested by the Chief Engineer

JOB REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS/ABILITIES):
The ability to read and speak the English language to proficiency as required understanding of verbal and written instructions from management, to give verbal and written instructions to employees, and to read and understand instructions and warnings printed on MSDS sheets and labels
Maintain a well organized and clean work environment
Ability to maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with residents, contractors, and co-workers.
Strong technical knowledge of and experience with, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
Ability to work efficiently and independently
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, plumbing
Punctual and Reliable
Available for Emergency On-Call

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift (60 lbs.) and safely move appliances
Comfortable working with heights up to 25 feet
Required to stand for long periods of time
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls,
Walk or run for long periods of time
Ability to twist body
Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
Move two or more limbs together while remaining in place
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
Determine the distance between objects
Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes or moving objects
Be physically active for long periods of time

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 2 years as a Maintenance Technician / Engineering experience

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma
HVAC Certification
Universal CFC certification
Pool operator’s license
Valid driver’s license

Employee Benefits & Perks

We offer great benefits, housing, a competitive salary, 401K, tuition reimbursement, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, a welcoming and supportive work culture that values excellence, ethics, and results, and much more.

The rate for this position is $35.09 an hour and is part of the Local 99 Engineering Union. This is a non-exempt position that will be compensated for overtime.

Apply to join our dynamic team and take your career to new heights today!

The Residential division is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected] or 301-986-6000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled