Maintenance Technician

Gilbane Development; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Development in Washington DC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle daily building maintenance and energy management, with responsibility for preventive maintenance, quality standards, and operation objectives to maximize property value.

The role requires at least 2 years in maintenance engineering, knowledge of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, and a valid driver’s license; experience supervising vendors and managing building systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ Maintenance engineering experience with knowledge of commercial, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent with technical school certification.
• General maintenance skills in carpentry, painting, locksmithing, etc.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Proven knowledge of technical terms used in HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical.
• Strong knowledge of building trade tools and equipment.
• Good verbal communication skills and written communication skills in English and customer service skills.
• Must be a good team player with multi-tasking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent attendance record and willingness to work a flexible schedule which may include after hours and/or on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Maintain preventive maintenance and overall schedules for all.
• Institute and manage maintenance and operational best practices for all buildings, grounds and operating systems.
• Understand OSHA, other regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
• Operate and manage Building Management Systems (HVAC, lighting control, security and life safety).
• Manage usage and procurement to insure utility optimization.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Carpentry/handyman

Customer service

English communication

MS Word & Excel

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma with technical certification

Tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Plumbing tools

Job description

Overview

Gilbane Development Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Washington DC. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all daily physical building-related activities. This team member will be directly responsible to implement and maintain the energy management, preventive maintenance, quality standards, operating objectives, and goals of the owner. These tasks must be performed in a manner that not only protects, but also maximizes the value of the property.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Operations

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Maintain preventive maintenance and overall schedules for all.
• Responsible for instituting and managing maintenance and operational best practices for all buildings, grounds and operating systems.
• Understand OSHA, other regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices to insure compliance with work and testing being performed by maintenance personnel, vendors and subcontractors.
• Operate and manage all aspects of the Building Management Systems (HVAC, lighting control, security and life safety).
• Manage usage and procurement to insure utility optimization.

Project Systems

Team member must operate, test, maintain and restore to working order any component of the systems used within the property, including but not limited to:

• Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Plumbing
• Electrical and Lighting Systems
• Structural
• Life Safety Systems

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ Maintenance engineering experience with knowledge of commercial, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• High school diploma or equivalent with technical school certification
• General maintenance skills in carpentry, painting, locksmithing, etc.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Proven knowledge of technical terms used in HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical
• Strong knowledge of building trade tools and equipment
• Good verbal communication skills and written communication skills in English and customer service skills
• Must be a good team player with multi-tasking skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent attendance record and willingness to work a flexible schedule which may include after hours and/or on-call duties

#Eastaway

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Washington DC this ranges from $53,100.00 -$65,900.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.