Senior Maintenance Technician

Bernstein Management Corporation (BMC) has been a regional leader in real estate management for 70 years. BMC's investment affiliate is a fully discretionary, private real estate fund with assets valued at over $2.0 billion, low leverage and significant capacity to make additional investments. Focusing exclusively on the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, the portfolio currently includes 90 properties representing over 5,800 residential units and 4.0 million square feet of commercial space including office, retail and industrial assets. BMC's team of over 250 industry professionals manage the portfolio with a hands-on, vertically integrated approach. For more information, visit bmcproperties.

Bernstein Management Corporation ("BMC") has a great opportunity for a motivated and well-rounded Floating (roving) Senior Maintenance Technician to work for a growing organization that values its employees. The Residential Senior Floating Technician performs general maintenance relating to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC units and preventative maintenance, floating among multiple properties throughout the DC, VA, and MD region. This position shall support the after-hours emergency on-call needs of our residents and management teams across multiple properties at a time by taking one (1) full week of after-hours emergency call every 5th week (typically Monday PM : to Monday AM : ). The property designations for after-hours emergency on-call shall include area groupings of multiple properties and shall vary based on the applicable staff support needs.

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
• 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 light maintenance on boilers, such as taking performance readings, identifying faulty components, securing leaking valves, cleaning burners, and reporting conditions in a timely way.
• 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 sub-contractors 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 work-related errands (e.g., trips to the main office, supply house) for the Manager
• Compile property information for useful life assessments and various reporting functions
• Assist with on-site training of the maintenance staff
• Perform on-call duties after hours, as needed, on a rotational basis
• Other duties as trained for and are qualified to do
• 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.

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BMC's People First Commitment

At BMC, we know that work / life balance is not just important, it's necessary. As a member of our team, your experience will be valued, and your hard work will be rewarded with a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical plan options, 401K match with immediate vesting, rent discount at BMC properties, paid volunteer leave, gym membership contributions, and company-wide social outings.

The market-based pay range for this role is $29 to $33 per hour (plus additional bonus incentives). The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

For a summary of BMC's employment benefit offerings, please click here.

Bernstein Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.