Lead Engineer | Luxury Residential Property

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Lead Engineer | Luxury Residential Property

Location: Washington D.C

Pay: $44.68 - $46.02 / year

Benefits: This role is eligible for 401k, tuition reimbursement, professional development reimbursement and commuter benefits.

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving complex problems, leading a team, and delivering exceptional service? Do you take pride in keeping buildings operating at their best while creating an outstanding living experience for residents?

We're looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to join our team at one of the Washington, DC area's most iconic luxury residential communities. This is an opportunity to work in a beautiful, historic property while growing your career with an organization known for investing in its people, properties, and long-term success.

As the Lead Engineer, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the property's systems, appearance, and overall resident experience. Working closely with the Director of Engineering, you'll oversee daily maintenance operations, troubleshoot building issues, mentor team members, and help ensure the community remains a premier place to live.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee repairs and maintenance of building systems
• Diagnose and repair split-system heat pumps and HVAC equipment
• Complete plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance tasks
• Lead, train, and support engineering team members
• Respond to resident service requests with professionalism and urgency
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and property inspections
• Support emergency response and after-hours maintenance needs when required

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, building maintenance, or facilities experience
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across multiple trades
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or training team members
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and safely move appliances and equipment
• Comfortable working at heights up to 25 feet

Preferred Experience

• Multifamily residential, luxury apartment, hotel, or hospitality maintenance experience
• HVAC troubleshooting and repair expertise
• Experience working in occupied residential communities

Opportunity offers

• Competitive hourly pay up to $46.02/hour, based on experience
• Overtime eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Career growth opportunities within a respected real estate organization
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture focused on excellence

We're looking for professionals who demonstrate:

• Excellence – A commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and exceptional service
• Integrity – Strong ethics, accountability, and respect for others
• Results Orientation – A willingness to go above and beyond to deliver outstanding outcomes
• Technical Expertise – Strong maintenance and troubleshooting capabilities
• Safety Focus – Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Independence – Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Communication Skills – Clear and professional interactions with residents and team members

Schedule

This property operates 24/7. Flexibility is required, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response coverage as needed. Standard Week: M-F 9-5pm

If you're ready to bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and customer-first mindset to a premier residential community, we'd love to hear from you.

Full-Time. Will Join a Union

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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