Maintenance Technician-Kew Gardens, West End & August

Bernstein Management Corporation•Washington, DC

2d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Bernstein Management Corporation (BMC) is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support three residential properties in NW Washington, D.C.—Kew Gardens, West End, and August—comprising approximately 290 units. The role involves general maintenance across plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, HVAC units, and preventive maintenance. Candidates will be asked to complete a maintenance assessment during the interview process. The technician performs repairs and inspections, maintains building systems and equipment, responds to resident service requests, and helps keep properties and grounds in good condition. The role also includes refurbishing vacant units, coordinating and inspecting subcontractor work, maintaining organized work areas, running work-related errands, and participating in rotational after-hours on-call duties as business needs require. Excellent attendance and the ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two to four years of previous experience.
Reliability.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to accept responsibility and accountability for actions.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Attention to minute details of projects or tasks.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect safety.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
Ability to multitask and follow through.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively and actively listen to, convey, and understand others' comments and questions.
Ability to work effectively as a team contributor on applicable assignments.
Ability to respond to others' needs in a timely and courteous manner.
Excellent attendance.
Ability to meet physical demands, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.
Completion of a maintenance assessment during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school.
CAMT.
HVAC certification.

Responsibilities

Use common hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep building systems operating efficiently and prevent deterioration.
Inspect, operate, or test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand 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, and other building structures.
Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment and related systems.
Perform general cleaning as required and promptly report conditions requiring maintenance or cleaning to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
Install equipment to improve building energy or operational efficiency.
Perform routine boiler maintenance, including replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, and reinforcing structural weaknesses.
Maintain curb appeal and provide groundskeeping services, including landscaping and snow removal.
Refurbish vacant units within the timeframe prescribed by the Maintenance Supervisor while minimizing turnaround time.
Handle resident service requests within the timetable prescribed by the Resident Manager.
Implement the company's Preventive Maintenance Program.
Coordinate required subcontractor work and inspect completed work.
Keep shops, storage areas, and other work areas neat and organized.
Inspect the building daily for light bulb replacement needs, life and safety issues, and hazards.
Pick up supplies and run work-related errands, such as trips to the main office, bank, or supply house, for the Manager.
Perform rotational after-hours on-call duties at the assigned property or neighboring properties as needed based on business needs.
Perform other duties for which the technician is trained and qualified.