Maintenance Assistant (union, Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm)

JBG Smith; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of its properties. This entry-level role involves assisting skilled tradespeople in maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development, ensuring that all properties are safe, functional, and well-maintained. If you are eager to learn and contribute to a thriving community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position performing general building maintenance tasks.
• Assists mechanics and engineers with maintenance of systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform general building maintenance including plumbing and painting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Basic Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Small Power Tools

Job description

Maintenance Assistant (union, Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm)

ID

2025-5410

Location

US-VA-Arlington

Type

Full-time

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 are place makers who 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

The maintenance assistant, an entry-level position, performs general building maintenance tasks and assists mechanics and engineers with maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment. Receive general supervision from the Chief Engineer or other designated authority.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Assist engineers and mechanics with the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, life safety systems, and other equipment in assigned properties.
• Perform preventive and reactive equipment maintenance by company standards and manufacturers' specifications and document actions/measures with the service request system.
• Quickly respond to and resolve tenant and property management service requests and documents actions with the service request system.
• Performs general building maintenance and repairs including re-lamping, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting equipment, mechanical, related spaces, and other minor spot and touch-ups.
• Conducts 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 of any nature, provide assistance, and identify recurring issues for follow up and correction.
• Ensure that required documentation, operating logs, and maintenance forms are completed accurately and clearly, and are maintained in Company Compliance Books, paper files, and electronic data/filing systems.
• Comply with and enforce policies from the Employee Handbook, Operations Manual, safety guidelines, and accepted company practices.
• Perform other duties, and complete special projects, and carry out tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• As essential building personnel the responsibilities of this position occasionally require overtime, weekend and holiday work on a scheduled, short-notice or emergency basis.
• This position requires a regular, scheduled work shift set by the supervisor
• Carry and utilize company issued communication devices for emergency response and daily communication.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIREMENTS)

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Ability to efficiently manage time and supplies.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and on a team environment.
• Able to proactively contribute ideas to improve operations.
• Ability to write, comprehend, and execute written and oral instructions in English, and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Flexibility to respond after normal working hours and be able to respond to urgent building issues.
• Sound judgment and able to take direction, quickly follow through, and follow up with keen attention to detail to resolve issues.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage concurrent tasks with multiple deadlines, be flexible and versatile, and quickly adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Maintain a composed, friendly demeanor and professional appearance.
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to communicate in a confident, positive, professional manner to customers, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Self-directed, self-motivated, and initiative to learn and understand.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with excellent attendance, and the flexibility to respond to callbacks and work overtime to meet business needs.
• Tenant may require additional background screening and or documentation.

Preferred qualifications

• Certification as a CFC Universal Technician from an EPA-approved program.
• 1+ years experience in general building trades.
• Experience processing service requests and/or preventive maintenance requests with a computerized maintenance management system.
• Possesses basic knowledge of hand and small power tools, familiarity with machinery and fundamentals of electricity.
• Able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• General knowledge of safe work practices & OSHA regulations, OSHA 10 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 equipment 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 moderate and occasionally requires the use of hearing protection equipment.

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.