Mechanic at 8075 Leesburg Pike (union)

WHO WE ARE

JBG SMITH owns, operates, invests in, and develops a dynamic portfolio of high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington, DC. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners-we are place makers who shape inspiring and engaging places, which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch. JBG SMITH has been named multiple times as one of the Washington Post's Top Workplaces in the region and we pride ourselves in both our outstanding work environments and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The mechanic performs maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and equipment for one or more properties. Receive general supervision from the Chief Engineer or other designated authority.

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WHAT YOULL DO

• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, life safety systems, and other equipment.
• Perform preventive and reactive equipment maintenance in compliance with company standards and manufacturers specifications and document actions/measures with the service request system.
• Quickly respond to and resolve tenant and property management service requests and document actions with the service request system.
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs including re-lamping, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting equipment, mechanical, related spaces, and other minor spot and touch-ups.
• Conduct periodic inspections of mechanical, common, and vacant spaces and appurtenances; maintain these areas in a clean, operational, orderly, and safe condition.
• Respond to alarms and incidents of any nature and help identify recurring issues for follow up and correction.
• Attend and participate in toolbox meetings and help with the training and mentoring of colleagues and new employees.
• Comply with and enforce policies from the Employee Manual, Operations Manual, safety guidelines, and accepted company practices.
• Complete tasks assigned by managers and supervisors in an efficient and timely manner and complete special projects and other duties.
• This position requires a regular, scheduled work shift set by the supervisor
• Carry and utilize company issued communication devices for emergency response and daily communication.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIREMENTS)

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 3+ years of experience in plumbing, electrical, fire protection, other mechanical systems and/or general building/facilities maintenance.

Ability to operate a PC and mobile communication devices, including Internet browsers.

Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and on a team.

Able to proactively contribute ideas to improve operations.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to effectively articulate instructions and directions to others, and perform intermediate arithmetic calculations.

Flexibility to respond after normal working hours and be able to respond to urgent building issues.

Ability to occasionally work overtime, weekends, and holidays on a scheduled, short-notice or emergency basis.

Sound judgment, discretion, and quick follow through and follow up with keen attention to detail to resolve issues.

Motivated, self-starter who demonstrates initiative and a strong desire and ability to learn and understand.

Reliable, punctual, and dependable with excellent attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience processing service requests and preventive maintenance requests with a computerized maintenance management system.

Specific licensure in a building-related trade.

Certification as a CFC Universal Technician from an US EPA-approved program.

Building Owners & Management Institute Internationals (BOMI) or Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) or higher designation.

General knowledge of safe work practices & OSHA regulations, OSHA 10 training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the company may do so without undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to extremes of temperature while working in mechanical rooms or outdoors. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, high voltage electricity with risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extremes of outdoor weather conditions and temperatures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and occasionally requires the use of hearing protection equipment.

JBG SMITH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.