Maintenance Technician

brandywine realty trust maintenance technician

at brandywine, 'best of class' is our mission and our focus in developing, building, and managing the nation's most remarkable class-a office, multi-family and mixed-use properties. We continuously support and give back to the communities in which we live and work. Our mission drives our corporate culture to foster the potential for excellence in every employee.

our company was founded in 1994 by jerry sweeney, who serves as our president and ceo. We are a publicly traded company listed on the new york stock exchange (nyse: bdn) operating in select markets across the nation.

the maintenance technician will be responsible for the day-to day operations of the property while emphasizing a positive response to concerns of residents and clients. Some of those responsibilities will entail but are not limited to common area and apartment repairs in the scope of plumbing, electrical, hvac, carpentry, painting and appliances. Further oversight of the building's curb appeal through building exterior inspections, cleaning and grounds maintenance is required.

Customer service and attention to detail are critical skills to ensure the satisfaction of the building's residents. Responsibilities may also include assisting special projects as assigned by upper management.
* please note overtime may be required and the shift may change at any time due to operational needs.

• respond to residents' maintenance requests in a timely manner by diagnosing and repairing hvac ptac/heat-pump units, appliances, electrical, waste management, and plumbing systems in a manner consistent with brandywine's operating procedures and with the intent to reduce recurring problems. Review and complete work orders timely and efficiently follow through to ensure issues are resolved and provide timely updates to residents/management as needed.
• maintain brandywine's customer service standards.
• ensure vacant apartments are made move-in ready in a timely manner by utilizing in‑house turns as needed and assisting external turn vendors-such as painters and cleaning teams-especially during high‑volume periods.
• interface with community manager, director of facilities, property management team, vendors, and residents to coordinate daily activities at the building.
• use entrata or the like to view, add notes to, and close maintenance requests.
• monitor building management systems e.g. 'automated logic or like' to view, acknowledge and attend to system alerts, and ensure the building systems are operating as designed. Report any critical issues to upper management.
• ensure safety standards including environmental procedures, lockout/tagout, mold awareness programs, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures are maintained.
• attend and complete all required safety trainings, staff development programs, and staff meetings, provide maintenance staff trainings as needed.
• adhere to all regulatory requirements and help conduct daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly inspections of all buildings and grounds to ensure compliance with governmental policies and procedures.
• maintain an inventory of supplies and tools sufficient for providing the appropriate level of service.
• inspect buildings back of the house equipment and common areas on a daily/weekly basis to identify and address any maintenance needs.
• help perform and/or oversee the inspections of residents units such as move-ins, move-outs, or annuals.
• foster a work environment that promotes energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions.

• may be required to support community and operational needs, including hosting investor walkthroughs, participating in resident events, installing seasonal décor, and performing basic groundskeeping tasks-such as lawn mowing-when necessary.

• maintain regular attendance and highest standards of personal appearance and grooming, in compliance with brandywine realty trust's standards, as required by the employee handbook.
• perform other duties as directed.

• indoor and outdoor hi-rise maintenance environment consisting of, but not limited to, exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, toxic or caustic chemicals, pets, and loud noises.
• must be able to endure walking, squatting, bending, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crawling and prolonged standing.
• vision requirements include both close range and long distance vision.
• must be able to lift 50 lbs. Independently and assist in lifting weights…