Maintenance Technician

Akridge is a full-service commercial real estate company and a prominent investor and developer in the Washington, DC and North Carolina regions. We invest in, develop, and manage commercial real estate, from office buildings to mixed-use space. Since our founding in 1974, Akridge has acquired, developed, or entitled over 14 million square feet of commercial real estate and land. We believe in transforming the landscape of our nation’s capital through places that make working more productive, playing more delightful, and living in our city more harmonious. Akridge is committed to sustainable development and operating practices, and has been recognized as an Energy Star Top Performer and Energy Star Partner of the Year. Some of Akridge’s most notable projects include the 1 million square foot Gallery Place, the internationally recognized Homer Building, and the 3 million square foot Burnham Place air rights development project at Union Station. Akridge is proud to invest, build, and operate properties that provide lasting value for our investors, quality work environments for our Clients, and vibrant neighborhoods for our community. Our fully integrated platform allows us to enhance a property’s value throughout every stage of development and operations. We acquire and develop properties that generate consistent and strong, above-market returns for our investment partners. Our developments become destinations that attract high-quality Clients and make neighborhoods more desirable. Our comprehensive real estate knowledge and experience enables us to create smart investment strategies that respond to market opportunities. Our operating and development expertise gives us an unparalleled ability to execute these strategies and deliver exceptional results. Akridge invests like an operator, and operates like an investor.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing supplemental support to various locations within the Akridge portfolio as required. This role will be heavily focused on working where needed and will provide signifcant mentorship and training opportunities, with exposure to a broad range of engineering components and issues. Schedule flexibility is a must. Individual should have minimal experience in at least one of the following areas: general maintenance, light carpentry, plumbing, electrical, basic HVAC, and knowledge of safety procedures. This position reports directly to the SVP of Technology and Engineering, who will oversee the day-to-day duties and deployment of the individual to other properties.

Schedule will adjust on an as needed basis, with as much notice as possible. On-duty hours may be driven by demand for support in the portfolio. Individual must be able to accommodate after hours and weekend work, and may be requested to respond 24/7, as back up to the assigned building engineering staff. Overtime is authorized as approved by supervisor and for emergencies.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repairs in a timely and professional manner.

• Complete assigned preventative maintenance. Maintain accurate records and documentation in electronic work order system.

• Respond to and complete corrective maintenance I service requests. Maintain accurate records and documentation in electronic work order system.

• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.

• Perform effective emergency maintenance (after hours) as required and follow-up with email to building team, CE, and SVP.

• Be easily accessible by mobile phone and email at all times throughout work day.

• Make efficient and effective use of email communication with CE, SVP, and building teams being supported.

• Send end of day email with specific tasks completed to CE each day.

Position Qualifications:

• Must have high school education, equivalent, or trade school

• Must be able to understand, speak and write English

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

• Must have a dependable means of transportation to get to and from job sites at any time

• Must have general knowledge on portable devices (cell phone, tablets, etc)

• Must be computer literate

• Must be in good physical condition and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, etc. to reach items in need of repairs.

• Must be able tolerant of all extremes of hot and cold weather, as may be necessary

• Must have or obtain CFC Universal Certification within 90 days

Use of Tools:

Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following:

• Hand tools: Various wrenches, screwdrivers, grips, sledge hammer, hammer, snips, saws, etc.

• Power Tools: Wrenches, grinder, sander, drill, saws, etc.

• User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders

• Mechanical Equipment: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand­-powered

• Measuring Devices: Voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, etc.