Lead Engineer (union)

JBG SMITH; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

JBG SMITH in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to administer, supervise, and improve maintenance operations across our property portfolio. You will oversee shifts, enforce safety standards, and coordinate with vendors to keep systems running reliably for tenants.

The role requires extensive experience in stationary engineering, HVAC, and building systems, with leadership, communication, and planning abilities to drive proactive maintenance and strong tenant satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ year of staff supervision experience in a service-oriented field.
• 6+ years in stationary engineering, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related mechanical systems.
• 3+ years operating boilers, chillers, and HVAC in large facilities; able to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings; capable of preventive maintenance planning.
• Willingness to work overtime, communicate effectively, and lead teams toward safety and performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify staff performance issues and conduct corrective action as needed.
• supervise staff evaluations and professional development plans.
• Train and coach direct reports on job responsibilities and performance.
• Coordinate toolbox meetings and orientation programs for teams.
• Maintain on-call duty coverage beyond regular hours and ensure safety standards.
• Operate and repair electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Adjust HVAC controls to maintain tenant comfort and meet lease requirements.
• Prepare reports and review operations documentation for compliance.
• Ensure timesheets, leave requests, and asset data are accurate.

Skills

Staff supervision

Facilities maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Boiler/Mechanical certifications

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

WHO WE ARE

JBG SMITH owns, operates, invests in, and develops a dynamic portfolio of high‑growth mixed‑use properties in and around Washington, DC. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners—we areplace makerswho shape inspiring and engaging places, which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch.

JBG SMITH has been named multiple times as one of the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces in the region and we pride ourselves in both our outstanding work environments and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

POSITION SUMMARY

Manage the administration, supervision, and performance of maintenance and repair operations for a group of properties. Complete a regular engineer's shift to operate building systems. Report to the Chief Engineer or other designated authority. #JBGTech

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Union: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 99-99A, ALF-CIO Primary Location: Crystal Parks, Arlington, Virginia

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Identify and monitor staff performance issues and attend corrective action meetings.
• Assist with staff evaluations and the implementation of employee professional development plans.
• Train and coach direct reports on job responsibilities and performance.
• Coordinate and conduct effective Toolbox Meetings and Orientation programs.
• Identify staffing needs, set work schedules to maintain efficient labor utilization, help select new hires.
• Maintain responsibility for on-call duty beyond regular business hours and ensure coverage.
• Implement the occupational safety and health program initiatives and standards.
• Attend and participate in supervisor meetings and periodic briefings with supervisor.
• Participate in program advisory group research and standard development activities and recommend adjustments to Company standards.
• Help prepare reports and summaries and review operations documentation to ensure compliance with Company standards.
• Verify accuracy of timesheets and review leave requests.
• Communicate and assess performance levels and compliance with established standards and recommend supplemental property-specific standards.
• Identify service request trends and manage staff performance to promote excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate property asset data, help develop preventive maintenance programs, and coordinate schedules and data.
• Review weekly schedule, assign preventive maintenance requests, and ensure team completion.
• Assist with the project bid process and schedule and monitor contracted services.
• Operate, maintain, and repair all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, life safety systems, and other related equipment.
• Adjust HVAC system controls to manage temperature and air circulation for tenant comfort to meet lease requirements.
• Perform and document preventive and reactive equipment maintenance per Company standards and manufacturers' specifications.
• Quickly resolve tenant and property service requests and document actions.
• Conduct periodic inspections of mechanical, common, and vacant spaces and appurtenances; maintain these areas in a clean, operational, orderly, and safe condition.
• Respond to alarms and incidents and identify recurring issues for correction.
• Ensure that documentation, operating logs, and maintenance forms are completed accurately and maintained in Company Compliance Books and electronic and paper files.
• Enforce policies from the Employee Manual, Operations Manual, safety guidelines, and accepted Company practices.
• Carry and use communication devices for emergency response and daily communication.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIREMENTS)

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ year of experience managing and supervising staff in a service‑oriented industry.
• 6+ years in stationary engineering, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, other mechanical systems and general building and facilities maintenance.
• 3+ years in mechanical operations maintaining boilers, chillers, and HVAC systems (large commercial and residential facilities preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and controls and components using appropriate tools.
• Ability to evacuate refrigeration systems, perform refrigeration leak tests, recover refrigerant, and replace refrigerant system components following the current state and federal regulatory requirements for service and repair practices.
• Ability to read construction documents, blueprints, pneumatic mechanical, and electric control drawings.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays on a scheduled, short‑notice, or emergency basis.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate teams and individuals to attain exceptional performance through assessment, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask under deadlines, and quickly adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor with effective interpersonal skills to confidently communicate with customers, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Reliable and punctual self‑starter with strong initiative and desire to learn.
• Intermediate skills with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current license as a Class Three Steam Boiler Engineer (at minimum) from the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration, or equivalent licensing acceptable to the Company.
• Certification as a CFC Universal Technician from an US EPA‑approved program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Building Owners & Management Institute International's Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) or higher designation preferred.
• Experience processing service requests with an electronic maintenance management system.
• Familiarity with the operation of building automation systems.
• General knowledge of safe work practices & OSHA regulations, OSHA 30 training.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue hardship. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to extremes of temperature while working in mechanical rooms or with outdoors.The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non‑weather), work near moving mechanical parts, high voltage electricity with risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extremes of outdoor weather conditions and temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and occasionally requires the use of hearing protection equipment.

The compensation for this position is $57.69/hourly.

JBG SMITH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.