Commercial Facilities Field Lead

A.J. Dwoskin & Associates; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A.J. Dwoskin & Associates is seeking a Field Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day maintenance, life‑safety systems, tenant coordination, and curb appeal across assigned commercial retail centers.

This role diagnoses and responds to building system issues (roof, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical), directs and trains the Porter staff, operates and maintains specialized maintenance equipment, solicits and manages third‑party vendor and contractor work, enforces tenant lease and rule compliance, and serves

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of related experience in commercial facilities, grounds, or field maintenance supervision.
• OSHA training and/or certification proving knowledge of OSHA standards: fall protection, building maintenance equipment, lockout-tagout, electrical safety‑related work practices, confined spaces, hazard communication, asbestos and lead, hand and portable power tools, PPE and respiratory protection.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain specialized maintenance equipment or willingness to complete manufacturer/vendor training.
• Working knowledge of building systems (roofing, HVAC, plumbing, fire/life-safety) sufficient to diagnose and triage reported issues.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent site‑level priorities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite for scheduling, reporting, and email communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Porter staff, tenants, contractors, law enforcement, and management.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, train, and schedule Porter staff; conduct regular site visits and check‑ins.
• Manage staff vacation coverage; arrange temporary staffing or vendor labor as needed.
• Approve Porter supply requests prior to procurement.
• Manage weekly timesheet submissions for field staff, including non‑CAM billable time coding and tenant bill‑backs.
• Lead performance management initiatives, including employee evaluations, performance improvement plans, coaching, and bonus recommendations.
• Solicit, obtain, and track contractor proposals for repair, replacement, and improvement work; route to the Senior Commercial Operations Manager for approval.
• Manage vendor relationships for landscaping, pest control, power washing equipment service, paving/striping materials, security camera systems, and towing.
• Dispatch and oversee elevator, sanitary‑line jetting, and other specialty service contractors.
• Monitor tenant compliance with lease requirements and center rules (kitchen exhaust hoods, grease traps, signage, trash handling); issue written violation notices.
• Verify and record quarterly stove‑hood cleaning compliance stickers at restaurant tenant spaces.
• Serve as on‑site point of contact for the Fire Department on alarm‑related incidents; escalate sprinkler panel alarms to the Senior Commercial Operations Manager.
• Coordinate with local police on loitering, trespassing, break‑ins, and disturbance calls, including issuance of no‑trespass notices.
• Coordinate logistics with the Senior Commercial Operations Manager and outside counsel/Sheriff's office for evictions and unit turnover.
• Identify capital‑level deficiencies during inspections and escalate with observations.
• Diagnose likely leak sources and direct remediation; coordinate life‑safety & mechanical system needs.
• Inspect roofs monthly and monitor storm water contamination sources; direct remediation.
• Coordinate grease interceptor cleanings and sanitary line contractor jetting; monitor alarm systems and dispatch response.
• Direct snow and ice removal operations; organize removal teams; coordinate seasonal procurement and equipment rental.
• Conduct monthly lighting surveys and direct repair/replacement of fixtures and timers.
• Coordinate landscaping vendor activities for mowing and camera sightline maintenance.
• Operate specialty equipment when trained and capable; perform basic welds and inspections.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA training/certification

Tools

MS Office

Crack-sealing melter

Ride-on striping machine

Sanitary line inspection equipment

Job description

A.J. Dwoskin & Associates is seeking a Field Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day maintenance, life‑safety systems, tenant coordination, and curb appeal across assigned commercial retail centers.

This role diagnoses and responds to building system issues (roof, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical), directs and trains the Porter staff, operates and maintains specialized maintenance equipment, solicits and manages third‑party vendor and contractor work, enforces tenant lease and rule compliance, and serves