Engineer - Apartments - Silver Spring, MD

Kay Apartment Communities

Engineer - Apartments - Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join Kay Apartment Communities' engineering team. Kay's engineering department is responsible for maintaining the mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems of our properties and is committed to providing exceptional customer service and a comfortable living experience for our residents.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide exceptional customer service and effectively communicate with residents, guests, visitors and staff within company policies and Fair Housing laws.
    • Oversee service performed by contractors on the mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems.
    • Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections of building systems and central plant equipment as defined in our preventative maintenance program.
    • Performing diagnostics, repairs, replacements and installations of items such as:
      • Chillers
      • Boilers (Hot Water & Steam)
      • Pumps
      • Cooling Towers
      • Heat Exchangers
      • Controls
      • Motor Starters
      • Domestic Water Distribution Piping
      • Hot/Chilled Water Distribution Piping
      • Exhaust/Supply Fans
      • Fan Coil Units
      • Split System AC/Heat Pump Units
    • Perform other duties as assigned:

    Requirements

    • Must be proficient in split system repair and replacement and able to learn central plants
    • Ability to work with a team as well as work independently and professionally
    • Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
    • Adhere all to safe work practices
    • Basic computer skills
    • Able to work on-call and when needed, extended hours (including after hours and weekends)
    • Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
    • Must have own hand tools
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

    Our exceptional benefits package

    • Medical & dental insurance
    • Paid holidays
    • Vacation/sick leave
    • 401(K) retirement savings plan
    • Life insurance
    • Overtime pay
    • Annual bonuses
    • Rent discount
    • Training

    Pre-employment requirements

    • Criminal background check

    Kay Apartment Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer