At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has a Commercial Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) position available with Van Metre Commercial.  

The Commercial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain property according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.  This position supports the full portfolio for Van Metre Commercial, primarily servicing two sites in Fairfax, Virginia.  

Responsibilities:

• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance at multiple properties throughout the portfolio.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Plan and undertake scheduled maintenance at multiple properties throughout the portfolio.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain property machines and equipment, including checking, repairing, and servicing machinery, equipment, systems, and infrastructure; diagnosing problems; replacing or repairing parts; testing; and making adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities. Ensure the efficiency and reliability of mechanical equipment. 
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Maintain parking lot cleanliness at various properties.
• Manage supplies for assigned properties and coordinate with Facility Director and Property Manager.
• Oversee cleaning staff and report any findings to management. 
• Participate in on call responsibilities on a rotational basis with two additional technicians.
  • While on call, this position will service all of our properties ranging between Winchester, VA and Arlington, VA.  
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with a completed craft apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on property maintenance experience
• Prior experience in a commercial maintenance or building engineering position is strongly preferred
• Ability to provide basic tools and demonstrate knowledge of their safe use and maintenance
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professional, timely communication with internal teams, tenants, and vendors
• Comfortable managing daily communication through Outlook or similar platforms
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order management systems to receive, document, and complete maintenance requests

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.

Compensation and Benefits information: Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program.  We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

• Salary: $31.25 - $40.87 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Bonus potential: 10% of annual salary, paid in quarterly installments as merited
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; Comprehensive Parental and Bonding Leave
• Insurance Benefits: Medical and Dental Coverage through Cigna; Vision Coverage through EyeMed; Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
• Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company; employee discount through Intercoastal Mortgage

Van Metre Core Values

Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance                                                          

Van Metre Mission Statement

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the “Van Metre” signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.