Maintenance Technician - Washington, United States - Bernstein Management Corporation

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Description

Offering a $1,000 signing bonus
Bernstein Management Corporation (BMC) has been a regional leader in real estate management and investment for over 65 years. Focusing exclusively on the Washington D.C.

metropolitan area, our portfolio currently includes 80+ properties representing over 5,000 residential units and 3.5 million square feet of commercial space including office, retail, and industrial assets.

Our team of over 200 real estate professionals manage the portfolio with a hands-on, vertically integrated approach. We are proud of the portfolio we've built and we embrace an ongoing commitment to put People First.


BMC has a great opportunity for a motivated and well-rounded Maintenance Technician, to work for a growing organization that values its employees.

The Residential Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance relating to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC units and preventative maintenance.

We have openings at our Park Crest community in the Glover Park area of NW DC and at the Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station community in SW DC.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Properly use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of the building does not deteriorate
  • Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
  • Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
  • Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
  • Repair building fixtures including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters and drains
  • Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures
  • Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment and related systems
  • Perform general cleaning function as required by the Maintenance Supervisor. Promptly report to Maintenance Supervisor any conditions requiring maintenance or cleaning observed
  • Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools
  • Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings
  • Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings
  • Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency
  • Maintain curb appeal and provide grounds keeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal
  • Refurbish vacancies within the time limit prescribed by the Maintenance Supervisor, minimizing turnaround time on vacant units
  • Handle resident service requests within the timetable prescribed by the Resident Manager
  • Implement the company's Preventive Maintenance Program
  • Coordinate subcontractors work that may be required. Then inspect the completed subcontractors work
  • Maintain shops, storage areas, etc. in a neat and organized manner
  • Inspect building daily for light bulb replacement, life and safety issues and any hazards
  • Pick up supplies and run workrelated errands (e.g., trips to the main office, bank, supply house) for the Manager
  • Perform oncall duties after hours, at assigned property and/or neighboring properties, as needed, on a rotational basis, based on business needs
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Excellent attendance and certain physical demands (e.g. lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly) are required to perform the essential functions of this position
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, as described above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Reliable
  • Strong problemsolving skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to accept responsibility and accountability for his/her actions
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
  • Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect safety
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced, multientity environment
  • Ability to multitask and follow through
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others
  • Ability to actively listen to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others
  • Ability to work effectively as a team contributor on applicable assignments
  • Ability to respond to others' needs in a timely and courteous manner

Required Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two to four years previous experience

Preferences

  • Associate's Degree (twoyear college or technica

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