Engineer/Appliance Technician (Park Van Ness)

Since 1931, The B. F. Saul Company has been engaged in the acquisition, renovation, construction, and management of residential property in the Washington Metropolitan area. The Residential division is currently comprised of four luxury properties: The Waycroft (Arlington, VA), Park Van Ness (Washington, DC), The Kennedy-Warren (Washington, DC) and Lyon Place (Arlington, VA). Coming soon are The Milton at Twinbrook Quarter (2024) and Hampden House (2025). Our Residential division prides itself on providing a high level of customer service to our residents to ensure complete resident satisfaction.

Engineer is responsible for assisting the Lead Engineer in maintaining the property: processing all resident service requests in a timely manner, perform preventative maintenance duties and unit inspections, troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and painting; and performing turnovers and renovation of apartments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform any maintenance necessary to buildings and grounds to maintain apartment complex in good repair and appearance.
• Operate the building's energy management system under the direction of the Lead Engineer.
• Perform assigned work orders in all units in a timely and professional manner.
• Process service requests and perform scheduled maintenance duties.
• Perform turnovers and renovations of apartment units.
• Available for Emergency On-Call duty on a rotating basis.
• Perform installation, troubleshooting and repair of appliances, garbage disposals; installation of outlets and light switches with a working knowledge of electrical wiring.
• Perform general carpentry repairs to include installation of doors, frames, counter tops and window repairs.
• Perform some painting on property if necessary, such as curbs, lines on parking lots and staining fences, etc.
• Periodic inspection of grounds at night, when on duty, to check all outside lights.
• Perform preventative maintenance to include replacing HVAC filters, cleaning fan coils, and service heat pumps, replace smoke detector batteries, water filters and cleaning lent traps in dryers.
• Perform snow and ice removal as required by community policy and local code.
• Inspect fitness center equipment and report any needed repair to supervisor.
• Must have own tools for performing the work required.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Lead Engineer.

Job Requirements (Skills & Abilities)

• The ability to read and speak the English language to proficiency as required understanding of verbal and written instructions from management, to give verbal and written instructions to employees, and to read and understand instructions and warnings printed on MSDS sheets and labels.
• The ability to conduct housekeeping and repairs in accordance with standard practices and methods (this includes no possessing allergies to standard cleaning chemicals, dust, pollen, or other agent which may prevent fulfilling the work required).
• Ability and knowledge to asses repairs needed for completion of apartment make ready or turnover processes.
• Ability to maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with residents, contractors, and co-workers.
• Strong technical knowledge of and experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair and installation (not required, but must be willing to learn) and carpentry.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Maintenance Technician Experience
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, plumbing.
• Punctual and Reliable.
• Available for Emergency On-Call. 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift (60 lbs.) and safely move appliances.
• Comfortable working with heights up to 25 feet.
• Required to stand for long periods of time.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls,
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Ability to twist body.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Move two or more limbs together while remaining in place.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes or moving objects.
• Be physically active for long periods of time. 

Experience/Education/Licenses & Certifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years engineering experience
• High School Diploma
• DC 6th Class operating engineers license
• HVAC Certification (required)
• CFC certification
• Pool operator’s license

The Residential division is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We promote diversity and equality within all facets of our organization, and 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.

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