Residential Lead Maintenance Engineer | 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.

Do you have a passion for customer service and maintaining beautiful properties? Are you able to troubleshoot problems, make repairs, lead a team, and think outside the box?

If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you to utilize those skills and more while offering opportunities for growth as a Lead Engineer with B.F. Saul Company and Affiliates at the historic and beautiful Kennedy-Warren.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Lead Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the property and providing superior customer service to all residents.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Lead Engineer is responsible for performing various tasks including split system heat pump repairs, building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, cleaning and other duties as assigned. The rate for this position is $44.68 an hour and is based on experience. This is a non-exempt position that will be compensated for overtime.

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

WHAT YOU BRING

You will need five or more years of engineering experience with strong customer service skills and a high school diploma. You must be able to lift (60 lbs.) and safely move appliances, comfortable working with heights up to 25 feet, and experience leading a team and training your team. Experience in multifamily or hospitality environments preferred.

CORE COMPANY COMPETENCIES

Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards for performance.
Ethics: Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, peer respect, and fairness. Continuously demonstrates a strong work ethic by exhibiting an indisputable drive to get the job done.
Results: Consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional results and value for the team and the organization.

CORE JOB COMPETENCIES

Process Operation: The ability to identify, implement, and complete appropriate procedures for tasks.
Safety Awareness: The capacity to understand and adhere to the appropriate safety laws, regulations, and standards that apply to a given assignment.
Independence: The capacity to be self-sufficient and the ability to proceed with a job-related task with minimal supervision.
Communication: The ability to effectively express ideas, thoughts, and information in written form using correct tone, grammar, organization, and structure that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Follow-up: The ability to develop and employ appropriate and timely follow-up procedures on job-related activities.
Troubleshooting: The ability to proficiently identify and diagnose problems and failures in job-related systems and technologies.
Technical/Professional Knowledge: The ability to keep up with current developments and trends in the field of expertise.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary at a rate of $44.68 per hour, 401K, a sales incentive program, tuition reimbursement, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, a diverse and inclusive work culture, and much more.

Apply today to join our dynamic team!

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.

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