Building Mechanic

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and service-focused Building Mechanic professional to join our Building Services team at our award-winning luxury senior living community in Tysons. This is a resident-facing role that supports operations throughout the building, ensuring a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for residents, team members, and guests.

Responsibilities

• Timely completion of routine repairs, maintenance requests, and work orders throughout the community.
• Monitor and adjust refrigeration equipment as assigned.
• Perform preventative maintenance and adjustments for building, regular wear and tear, windows, doors, locks, and smoke detectors, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain community fire and life safety systems and equipment; respond to emergencies according to Mather policies and procedures.
• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance including grounds clean-up, snow removal and salting, maintain light fixtures.
• Detects malfunctions through observation, audio, and visual.
• Inspect, repair, and ensure interior lighting, resident HVAC, elevators, and dining equipment are functioning to code and manufacturer recommendations.
• Conducts routine water management systems tests per building code as assigned.
• Assist with vendor services management, including building escorts, access, service coordination, and closeout.
• Perform/Assist in unlocks, room set-ups/tear downs, receiving/delivery of packages.
• Maintain the community through regular tours to ensure safety and security of residents, guests, and staff.
• Attend and maintain required training to maintain proficiency and acquire advanced skills.
• Provide and coordinate contractors’ support in the execution of building services.
• Maintain documentation of inspections, deficiencies, through written procedures and workorder database.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning and repair supplies.

Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of maintenance experience
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, plumbing, elevator, and generators.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook

Benefits

This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team Member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice.

Hourly Pay Range

$27.50 - $32.50 USD

About The Mather

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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