Maintenance Mechanic/Appliance Technician | The Kennedy-Warren

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), The Milton at Twinbrook Quarter (Rockville, MD) and Hampden House (Bethesda, MD). Our Residential division prides itself on providing a high level of customer service to our residents to ensure complete resident satisfaction.

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.

·       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

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

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

Minimum of 2 years as a Maintenance Technician / Engineering experience

High School Diploma

HVAC Certification

Universal CFC certification

Pool operator’s license

Valid driver’s license

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 actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.  Base pay is one component of The Residential Division's total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, incentive plans and more. 

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 corporate.resumes@bfsaul.com or 301-986-6000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled