Maintenance Technician

St. John Properties, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Properties, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician to service and repair roofs, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and general building systems across our portfolio. The role emphasizes tenant relations and timely completion of service requests in coordination with the Property Manager.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or trade schooling, a valid driver's license, and HVAC certification preferred. Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; secondary and/or trade school desired.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair techniques.
• Ability to read and perform arithmetic computations.
• Ability to read site plans, schematic drawings, and building plans.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.
• Must be able to set up, take down and climb extension ladders to perform roof work.
• Ability to communicate with tenants and to make tenants happy in conjunction with work that is done.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience.
• Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job.

Responsibilities

• Locates and repairs roof leaks in all types of roofs including single-ply rubber roofs and built-up roofs.
• Repairs/installs skylights, doors, windows, downspouts, gutters, and locks.
• Caulks doors and windows.
• Installs wall framing; drywall; patches holes and finishes drywall.
• Patches paved areas utilizing cold patching materials.
• Repairs and installs sidewalks and other flat concrete surfaces.
• Installs, repairs and maintains all components in plumbing systems including faucets, valves, piping, traps, toilets, sinks and hot water heaters.
• Installs, repairs and maintains HVAC systems including space heaters, air conditioners, heat pumps, split systems, electric, oil and gas-fired heaters.
• Perform quarterly inspection and preventative maintenance of HVAC maintenance contracts.
• Installs, repairs and maintains all components in building electrical systems including wiring, lights, switches, breakers, transformers, and outlets.
• Respond to on-call emergencies.

Job description

Join one of the largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms in the nation. St. John Properties is distinguished by our commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Our staff enjoy benefits that not only make the work week more satisfying, but encourage a healthy lifestyle, support social connections and reward employees for their performance.

Job Duties:

• Locates and repairs roof leaks in all types of roofs including single-ply rubber roofs and built-up roofs
• Repairs/installs skylights, doors, windows, downspouts, gutters, and locks
• Caulks doors and windows
• Installs wall framing; drywall; patches holes and finishes drywall
• Patches paved areas utilizing cold patching materials
• Repairs and installs sidewalks and other flat concrete surfaces
• Installs, repairs and maintains all components in plumbing systems including, but not limited to, faucets, valves, piping, traps, toilets, sinks and hot water heaters
• Installs, repairs and maintains all HVAC systems including, but not limited to, space heaters, air conditioners, heat pumps, split systems, electric, oil and gas-fired heaters
• Perform quarterly inspection and preventative maintenance of HVAC maintenance contracts
• Installs, repairs and maintains all components in building electrical systems including, but not limited to, wiring, lights, switches, breakers, transformers, and outlets
• Respond to on-call emergencies

Roles and Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Maintenance Technician is keeping good tenant relations. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing service requests in a timely and proper manner. The Maintenance Technician works closely with the Property Manager.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma; secondary and/or trade school desired
• Valid Driver’s License
• HVAC certification preferred
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair techniques
• Ability to read and perform arithmetic computations
• Ability to read site plans, schematic drawings, and building plans
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to use power tools
• Must be able to work in all types of weather
• Must be able to set up, take down and climb extension ladders to perform roof work
• Ability to communicate with tenants and to make tenants happy in conjunction with work that is done
• 2 - 4 years of related experience
• Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job