Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Established in 1884, Donohoe is the Washington, DC region’s oldest full-service real estate company. We are also one of the largest — ranked by the Washington Business Journal as one of the area’s top private companies. At Donohoe, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows. We are proud to say that we have been ranked #3 on the Washington Business Journal's 2025 Corporate Diversity Index for large companies.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services.

We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

The Donohoe Companies are hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at a large facility in NW, Washington, DC. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervisinga team of building engineers, ensuring safe and efficient operation of all building systems in a Class A office environment. Key functions include overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and BMS systems; performing hands-on troubleshooting and repairs;

managing preventive and corrective maintenance through CMMS; and coordinating vendor services. The role enforced safety and compliance standards and delivers exceptional tenant service while supporting the Chief Engineer in operational planning and reporting.

Major Duties:

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections of systems and associated equipment
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on a scheduled basis
• Maintain equipment to industry standards
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical problems as required and/or as assigned by the supervisor
• Provide assistance and support to sub-contractors designated to perform installation and/or repair of equipment and/or hardware as required
• Interface with the building manager and other customer representatives to ensure client satisfaction
• Complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports of system status as directed by supervisor
• Purchase materials and supplies, and maintain inventory as required for timely work completion
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly and monthly reports of system status and work completed
• Prepare predictive maintenance on assigned equipment in order to prevent breakdowns and/or outages
• Must be able to pass background check
• Accurately document work performed on tickets and/or work orders

Hours:

Day shift with other hours as needed

Salary: $32-$35 depending on license/experience

What we're looking for in your resume:

• Preferably 3+ years of commercial building experience with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
• DC 3rd class license preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a site badge
• Troubleshoot and make minor repairs
• Equipment - Chillers. Cooling Towers, AHUs, VAVs, FCUs
• Hands-on equipment experience including, but not limited to changing filters, grease bearings, repairing flush valves, stop valves, changing ballast, light bulbs
• Requires reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• EPA Universal 608 (CFC) license

EOE, including disability/veterans