FirstService Residential · 1 day ago
Assistant Building Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28/hr - $31/hr
2+ years expFirstService Residential is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer to oversee the grounds maintenance of their properties. The role involves implementing preventive maintenance, making repair recommendations, and ensuring a safe and secure environment for the community.
Property ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Maintains a safe and secure environment
Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises
On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager
Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job
Maintains all fire protection and security systems, to include required maintenance, inspections, and documentation
Inspects all emergency equipment to ensure compliance
Records and completes preventive maintenance activities and programs
Oversees the construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment
Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment
Ensures highly efficient safety program, with emphasis on awareness, discipline, and compliance. Overall safety program to conform with OSHA standards, applicable building safety manual, and other safety venues as deemed appropriate
Record and report all unusual and irregular conditions to the Community Manager
Maintain cordial, professional manner in dealing with residents, contractors, Management, etc
Ensure all equipment, supplies and materials are in functional working condition in a neat and orderly manner
All other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance
Operate equipment such as commercial mowers, tractors, excavators, company vehicles
Experience with gas powered blowers, trimmers, chainsaws
Removal of trash, debris, and leaves
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
Take direction and complete assigned work orders
Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and electronically
Small Engine (Landscaping/Mowing/Weed eating/leaf blowing)
Assist in the maintenance of shop equipment and tools and in the maintenance of cleanliness within the shop
Perform simple repair and maintenance tasks alone as directed
Performs grounds maintenance functions (pulling weeds, raking leaves, sweeping sidewalks, and cleaning debris)
Clears ditches, digs holes, waters vegetation, cleans canals, drains, and tree well
Operates light landscape equipment; maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety
Complies with all company policies and safety procedures; works effectively in a group; take direction from supervisor and follows instructions; communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in grounds maintenance
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry trades is suggested
Must be able to operate tools and equipment related to facility maintenance
Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required
Maintains a safe and secure environment
Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises
On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager
Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job
Maintains all fire protection and security systems, to include required maintenance, inspections, and documentation
Inspects all emergency equipment to ensure compliance
Records and completes preventive maintenance activities and programs
Oversees the construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment
Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment
Ensures highly efficient safety program, with emphasis on awareness, discipline, and compliance
Record and report all unusual and irregular conditions to the Community Manager
Maintain cordial, professional manner in dealing with residents, contractors, Management, etc
Ensure all equipment, supplies and materials are in functional working condition in a neat and orderly manner
All other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance
Operate equipment such as commercial mowers, tractors, excavators, company vehicles
Experience with gas powered blowers, trimmers, chainsaws
Removal of trash, debris, and leaves
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
Take direction and complete assigned work orders
Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and electronically
Small Engine (Landscaping/Mowing/Weed eating/leaf blowing)
Assist in the maintenance of shop equipment and tools and in the maintenance of cleanliness within the shop
Perform simple repair and maintenance tasks alone as directed
Performs grounds maintenance functions (pulling weeds, raking leaves, sweeping sidewalks, and cleaning debris)
Clears ditches, digs holes, waters vegetation, cleans canals, drains, and tree well
Operates light landscape equipment; maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety
Complies with all company policies and safety procedures; works effectively in a group; take direction from supervisor and follows instructions; communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers
Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs
Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary
Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business
Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard
Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates
Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting
Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills
Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays
Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances
For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns
Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties
Benefits
Full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans
Dental
Vision
Time off benefits
Paid holidays
401k with company match
Company
FirstService Residential
FirstService Residential is a real estate company that provides property management services.
10001+ employees
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