Bring your skills and expertise to our Luxury Senior Living Community as a Building Engineer. We’re seeking someone who can provide excellent preventative maintenance for our senior living residence buildings, operating systems, and machinery. You’ll also ensure the grounds are maintained in good condition. Help us provide an exceptional, well-run community for residents, team members, and visitors, and enjoy competitive hourly rates and full benefits including medical and dental insurance options.

This position is full-time, weekend and holiday availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducting and/or overseeing preventative maintenance on the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems, fire life safety, and property specific systems which involves normal lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, replacement of consumable parts.
Performs routine lodging inspections and tours as assigned, not limited to air conditioning equipment, furnace systems, generators, and water management systems repairs.
Performs a variety of service work in specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical/ electronic, hydraulics, machine servicing, to include overseeing generators and UPS maintenance programs.
Conducts routine generator tests per building code as assigned.
Detects malfunctions through observation audio and visual.
Assessing and correcting systems to prevent system failures, to include determining solutions to prevent further damage or problems, and identifying resource needs to resolve problems.
Adhere to company processes, procedures, established engineering guidelines, engineering standards and site-specific guidelines.
Timely completion of routine repairs, maintenance requests, and work orders throughout the community.
Assist with vendor services management, including building escorts, access, service coordination, and closeout.
Attend and maintain required training to maintain proficiency and acquire advanced skills.
Provides and coordinates contractors’ support in the execution of building services.
Maintains documentation of inspections, deficiencies, through written procedures and workorder database.
Maintains inventory of repair supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

5+ years experience in facility/plant engineering and maintenance
Understand the engineering design and operational aspects of the Base Building and Critical System Support systems and components
Thorough knowledge of state and local safety and building codes
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, plumbing, and generators.
Certification in HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning), plumbing, refrigeration, or electrical systems
Full understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and email
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) experience is highly preferred
EPA 608 Type 2 License/Certification desirable, but may not be required

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Our SELF program, which allows for team members to be reimbursed up to $75 per year for items and experiences that support their self-care, from yoga classes to art supplies to concert tickets

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

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.

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

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 Well^SM, 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 a diverse 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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