The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for independently performing skilled tasks in troubleshooting, operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of commercial air conditioning and heating systems, water treatment, controls, and all other building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in one or more properties.Operates, maintains and repairs all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, life safety systems and other related equipment in assigned propertiesConducts daily mechanical tours according to Company standards and the schedule set by the supervisor to ensure the continuous, efficient and safe operation of equipment and building systemsAdjusts HVAC systems' controls to manage temperature and air circulation throughout the system to provide tenant comfort and meet lease requirementsOperates and monitors automation systems, logs, systems' measures, and alarms to identify and resolve problems and anomalies outside of normal operating parameters; adjusts systems as appropriate; and records and reports all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences to the supervisorPerforms preventive and reactive equipment maintenance as required by Company standards and manufacturers' specifications and documents actions/measures with the service request systemQuickly responds to and resolves tenant and property management service requests and documents actions with the service request systemPerforms general building maintenance and repairs, including re-lamping, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting equipment, mechanical, related spaces and other minor spot and touch-ups as neededResponds to alarms and incidents of any nature, provides assistance when needed, and identifies recurring issues for follow up and correctionAttends and participates in Toolbox Meetings and assists with the training and mentoring of colleagues and new employeesResponsible for complying with and enforcing policies from the Employee Manual, Operations Manual, safety guidelines, and accepted Company practicesThis position requires a regular, scheduled work shift set by the supervisorCarry and utilize Company issued communication devices for emergency response and daily communicationAs essential building personnel the responsibilities of this position occasionally require overtime, weekend and holiday work on a scheduled, short-notice or emergency basisEducation, Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is requiredTechnical/Trade School Diploma in HVAC-R is preferredPossess or capable of possessing the equivalent (or better) to a Journeyman HVACR license from a jurisdictional authority is desired Specific licensure in another building-related trade is desired, but not requiredCertification as a CFC Universal Technician from an US EPA-approved program is requiredBuilding Owners & Management Institute International's Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) or higher designation is preferredTechnical Experience:General Facility Operations/Maintenance/Repair Experience: Four or more years of experience within the disciplines of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, other mechanical systems and/or general building/facilities maintenance Experience processing service requests and/or preventive maintenance requests with a computerized maintenance management system is preferredAbility to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, controls and components using appropriate toolsAbility to evacuate refrigeration systems, perform refrigeration leak tests, recover refrigerant and replace refrigerant system components following the current state and federal regulatory requirements for service and repair practices of refrigeration systems and componentsGeneral knowledge of safe work practices & OSHA regulations OSHA 10 training is preferredOther Skills/Requirements:Excellent oral and written English communication skills, able to effectively articulate instructions and directions to others and perform intermediate arithmetic calculationsProvide an effective means for contact after normal working hours and be able to respond to urgent building issuesMaintains a composed, friendly demeanor; professional appearance; possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills, and the ability to communicate in a confident, positive, professional manner to customers, employees, visitors, and vendorsMust be reliable, punctual, dependable with excellent attendance, and have schedule flexibility to respond to callbacks and work overtime as required to meet business needsPhysical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue hardship.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue hardship. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to extremes of temperature while working in mechanical rooms or with outdoors. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, high voltage electricity with risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extremes of outdoor weather conditions and temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and occasionally requires the use of hearing protection equipment.JBG SMITH is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.