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

Independently perform skilled tasks in troubleshooting, operating, replacing, repairing, and maintaining of commercial air conditioning and heating systems, water treatment, controls, and all other building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in one or more properties. Receive general supervision from the Chief Engineer or other designated authority.

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WHAT YOU'LL DO • Conduct daily mechanical tours according to company standards and the schedule set by the supervisor to ensure the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of equipment and building systems. • Adjust HVAC system controls to manage temperature and air circulation to provide tenant comfort and meet lease requirements. • Operate and monitor automation systems, logs, system measures, and alarms to identify and resolve problems and anomalies outside of normal operating parameters; adjust systems as appropriate; and record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences. • 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. • 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 train and mentor colleagues and new employees. • Comply with and enforce policies from the Employee Manual, Operations Manual, safety guidelines, and accepted company practices. • Complete assigned tasks, special projects, and other duties in an efficient and timely manner. • Work a regular, scheduled shift set by the supervisor. • Carry and utilize company issued communication devices for emergency response and daily communication.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIREMENTS) • High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, other mechanical systems and/or general building/facilities maintenance. • Certification as a CFC Universal Technician from an US EPA-approved program. • Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, controls, and components using appropriate tools. • Ability to evacuate refrigeration systems, perform refrigeration leak tests, recover refrigerant, and replace refrigerant system components following the current state and federal regulatory requirements for service and repair practices. • Ability to operate a PC and mobile communication devices including Internet browsers. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work and communicate both independently and on a team. • Motivated, self-starter who demonstrates initiative and a strong desire and ability to learn and understand. • Able to maintain a composed and friendly demeanor, professional appearance. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact in a confident, positive, and professional manner to customers, employees, visitors, and vendors, and contribute ideas to improve operations. • Ability to perform intermediate arithmetic calculations. • Flexibility to work occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays on scheduled, short-notice and respond to urgent building issues after normal working hours. • Reliable, punctual, and dependable with excellent attendance. • Sound judgment, discretion, and quick follow through and follow up with keen attention to detail to resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience processing service and preventive maintenance requests with an automated maintenance management system. • Technical/Trade School Diploma in HVAC-R and or capability to possess the equivalent (or better) to a Journeyman HVACR license from a jurisdictional authority. • Specific licensure in a building-related trade. • Building Owners & Management Institute International's (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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship, or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.

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