Job Information
FirstService Residential Building Engineer in Silver Spring, Maryland
Job Overview:
As the Building Engineer you will ensure the building and facility is livable,safeand compliant by supervising and performing regular inspections, preventive and routine maintenance, repairs, and coordinating and managing vendors and staff.
Your Responsibilities:
Ensure building and systems aremaintainedproperly and in safe working order (mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, access control, HVAC/ chiller boiler, sprinkler systems,etc)
Manage preventive inspection and maintenance schedule and corresponding work
Keepaccurateoperational, maintenance and repair logs along with other necessary paperwork
Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities,projectsand repairs
Plan and implement modifications and improvements
Schedule and coordinate state inspections of building and equipment (annual fire system testing, elevator inspections, recall testing, etc.)
Ensure the building has required permits
Ensure emergency maintenance situations are handledtimelyand properly
Maintain an emergency response plan, including vendors and other necessary contacts
Respond to emergencies as needed which may include weekends, holidays, or overnight
Skills and Qualifications:
Knowledge of building mechanics (i.e.plumbing, HVAC/ boiler chiller systems, electrical systems, rooftop pool maintenance,etc)
Organized, with the ability to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands
Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals safely
Superior manual dexterity skills
Understanding of budgeting
Proven leadership skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Superb attention to detail
Education and Experience:
HOA and/ or residential maintenance: 2+ years (Required)
Property OR High-Rise Management OR equivalent: 2+ years (Required)
Excellenthandymanskills, including maintenance in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (2+ years Preferred)
EPA 608 Certificationrequired
Physical Requirements:
Able to sit or stand forlong periodsof time
Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs
Able to work in confined spaces
Able to perform in various weather conditions (i.e.rain, heat, cold, wind,etc)
Able to respond to on-site emergencies on nights, holidays, and/or weekends
Work Location : Silver Spring, MD
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day, plus on-callresponsibilties
What We Offer:
11 company paid holidays
Paid volunteer time
Paid sick and vacation time
Medical, dental, vision
HSA and FSA
Company paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
Identity theft, legal services
Pet insurance
401(k) with company match
Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 / annual
About us:
FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape byprovidingprofessional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.
Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.
Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.
