Commercial Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer)

Van Metre Companies; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan with company match

Wellness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Certifications & Licensures

Mentoring programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Van Metre in Fairfax, VA seeks a Commercial Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) to maintain, troubleshoot and repair property equipment across two sites in Fairfax and surrounding areas. The role requires hands-on maintenance, safe operation of tools and adherence to CMMS workflows, with on-call rotations.

You will read manuals, plan preventive maintenance, manage supplies, supervise cleaning staff, and coordinate with Facility Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience.
• Experience in commercial maintenance or building engineering preferred.
• Ability to use basic tools safely and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform scheduled maintenance across multiple properties.
• Read manuals/work orders and perform required maintenance and service.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair and service machinery, systems and infrastructure.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and ensure reliability of equipment.
• Manage supplies and coordinate with Facility Director and Property Manager.
• Oversee cleaning staff and report findings to management.
• Participate in on-call rotation; service properties across Winchester to Arlington, VA.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Independent work

Valid driver’s license

CMMS experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Craft apprenticeship or equivalent

Hands-on property maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS

Work orders software

Job description

At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has a Commercial Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) position available with Van Metre Commercial.

The Commercial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain property according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives. This position supports the full portfolio for Van Metre Commercial, primarily servicing two sites in Fairfax, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance at multiple properties throughout the portfolio.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Plan and undertake scheduled maintenance at multiple properties throughout the portfolio.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain property machines and equipment, including checking, repairing, and servicing machinery, equipment, systems, and infrastructure; diagnosing problems; replacing or repairing parts; testing; and making adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities. Ensure the efficiency and reliability of mechanical equipment.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Maintain parking lot cleanliness at various properties.
• Manage supplies for assigned properties and coordinate with Facility Director and Property Manager.
• Oversee cleaning staff and report any findings to management.
• Participate in on call responsibilities on a rotational basis with two additional technicians.
  • While on call, this position will service all of our properties ranging between Winchester, VA and Arlington, VA.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a completed craft apprenticeship, or equivalent hands‑on property maintenance experience
• Prior experience in a commercial maintenance or building engineering position is strongly preferred
• Ability to provide basic tools and demonstrate knowledge of their safe use and maintenance
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professional, timely communication with internal teams, tenants, and vendors
• Comfortable managing daily communication through Outlook or similar platforms
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order management systems to receive, document, and complete maintenance requests

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.

Compensation and Benefits

Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

• Salary: $31.25 - $40.87 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Bonus potential: 10% of annual salary, paid in quarterly installments as merited
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; Comprehensive Parental and Bonding Leave
• Insurance Benefits: Medical and Dental Coverage through Cigna; Vision Coverage through EyeMed; Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
• Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company; employee discount through Intercoastal Mortgage