Residential Lead Maintenance Engineer | The Kennedy-Warren

Saul Centers, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,551,168; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

A leading property management company in Washington, DC is seeking a Lead Engineer to maintain properties and provide exceptional customer service. Applicants should have at least five years of engineering experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lead a team. The position pays $44.68 per hour and requires a high school diploma. This opportunity includes great benefits like a 401K and a diverse work culture, making it an exciting chance to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of engineering experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and work at heights.
• Experience in multifamily or hospitality environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property and provide superior customer service.
• Perform repairs on split system heat pumps and general building maintenance.
• Lead a team and train staff members.

Skills

Customer service skills

Engineering experience

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Split system heat pumps

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Overview

The B. F. Saul Company has been engaged in the acquisition, renovation, construction, and management of residential property in the Washington Metropolitan area since 1931. The Residential division is comprised of luxury properties including The Waycroft (Arlington, VA), Park Van Ness (Washington, DC), The Kennedy-Warren (Washington, DC), Lyon Place (Arlington, VA), and The Milton at Twinbrook Quarter, with Hampden House coming soon (2025). Our division focuses on providing a high level of customer service to residents to ensure complete resident satisfaction.

Do you have a passion for customer service and maintaining beautiful properties? Are you able to troubleshoot problems, make repairs, lead a team, and think creatively? If so, we have an opportunity for you to utilize those skills and more as a Lead Engineer with B.F. Saul Company and Affiliates at the historic Kennedy-Warren.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Lead Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the property and providing superior customer service to all residents.

About The Opportunity

The Lead Engineer is responsible for performing various tasks including split system heat pump repairs, building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, cleaning and other duties as assigned. The rate for this position is $44.68 per hour and is based on experience. This is a non-exempt position that will be compensated for overtime.

• Attendance is essential to this position. The community is open 24/7; weekend work or overnight hours may be expected.

What You Bring

You will need five or more years of engineering experience with strong customer service skills and a high school diploma. You must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and safely move appliances, comfortable working with heights up to 25 feet, and experience leading a team and training your team. Experience in multifamily or hospitality environments is preferred.

Core Company Competencies

• Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards for performance.
• Ethics: Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, peer respect, and fairness. Continuously demonstrates a strong work ethic by exhibiting an indisputable drive to get the job done.
• Results: Consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional results and value for the team and the organization.
• Process Operation: The ability to identify, implement, and complete appropriate procedures for tasks.
• Safety Awareness: The capacity to understand and adhere to the appropriate safety laws, regulations, and standards that apply to a given assignment.
• Independence: The capacity to be self-sufficient and the ability to proceed with a job-related task with minimal supervision.
• Communication: The ability to effectively express ideas, thoughts, and information in written form using correct tone, grammar, organization, and structure that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Follow-up: The ability to develop and employ appropriate and timely follow-up procedures on job-related activities.
• Troubleshooting: The ability to proficiently identify and diagnose problems and failures in job-related systems and technologies.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge: The ability to keep up with current developments and trends in the field of expertise.

Employee Benefits & Perks

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary at a rate of $44.68 per hour, 401K, a sales incentive program, tuition reimbursement, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, a diverse and inclusive work culture, and much more.

Apply today to join our dynamic team!

The Residential division is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected] or 301-986-6000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.