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Available Positions:

Building Engineer  |  Designer/Space Planner (1-3 years experience)  |  Designer/Space Planner (5+ years experience)
HVAC Technician  |  Maintenance Laborers  |  Property Manager | Frederick, MD  |  Sustainability Coordinator

To apply for an available position:

Email your resume and cover letter to hrjobs@sjpi.com
Or Fax your cover letter and resume to: 410-369-1880
Or mail your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
St. John Properties
2560 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, MD 21244

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, citizenship, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), marital status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

|  Building Engineer

Office Location: Baltimore, MD

Reports to: Senior VP of Property Management and Property Managers

Job Summary: The Building Engineer manages all aspects of the operation of the building(s) and serves as the primary point of contact & face of St. John Properties with all tenants of the building(s).

Job Duties:

Roles and Responsibilities: 

The Building Engineer is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their building(s).  This role is also responsible for keeping good tenant relations.  The Building Engineer works closely with the Senior VP of Property Management, Property Managers and Leasing Agents.

Job Qualifications:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.

|  Designer/Space Planner (1-3 years experience)

Office Location: Baltimore, MD

Reports to: Director of Design

Job Summary: Designer/Space Planner will meet potential and existing clients to obtain their requirements and develop a space plan based on those requirements. They will prepare construction plans that are necessary for both construction and permitting purposes.

Job Duties:

Job Qualifications:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.

|  Designer/Space Planner (5+ years experience)

Office Location: Baltimore, MD

Reports to: Director of Design

Job Summary: Designer/Space Planner will meet potential and existing clients to obtain their requirements and develop a space plan based on those requirements. They will prepare construction plans that are necessary for pricing, construction and permitting purposes.

Job Duties:

Job Qualifications:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.

|  HVAC Technician

Office Location: Baltimore, MD

Reports to: Director of Maintenance and Senior VP of Property Management

Job Summary: The HVAC Technician performs HVAC preventative maintenance tasks.

Job Duties:

Roles and Responsibilities:

The HVAC Technician is responsible completing service requests in a timely and proper manner.  This role is also responsible for keeping good tenant relations.  The HVAC Technician works closely with Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Coordinators and Property Managers.

Job Qualifications:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.

|  Maintenance Laborers

Office Location: Baltimore, MD

Reports to: Director of Maintenance and Senior Vice President of Property Management

Job Summary: The Laborer performs physical work/ task at commercial real estate building sites.

Job Duties:

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Laborer is responsible for completing ground maintenance requests in a timely and proper manner.  This role is also responsible for keeping good tenant relations.  The Maintenance Laborer works closely with Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Coordinators and Property Managers.

Job Qualifications:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.

|  Property Manager

Office Location: Frederick, MD

Reports to: Regional Partner

Job Summary: The Property Manager (PM) works with St. John Properties personnel, tenants, contractors, vendors and the general public to manage his/her property portfolio. The PM must be very familiar with the tenants, the building and know what the landlord and tenant lease requirements are to enforce those requirements. The PM’s number one priority is to build value in the building by exercising the following duties:

Job Duties:

Tenant Retention and Satisfaction
Make regular visits to all tenants to address any problems and build good relations with tenants at all buildings. The PM will visit all tenants at least 2 times per year; 1 time between January 1 and June 30 and one time between July 1 and December 31, as part of the tenant retention and outreach program. Visit all new tenants or existing tenants who renew, within one week of their move in date. Visit all expiring tenants 6 months prior to expiration to understand and address any open issues prior to renewal discussions.  As needed, tenant problems or complaints will be brought to the attention of the Regional Partner.  The PM is on call 7 days a week and 365 days a year to respond to emergencies.

Respond to all tenant problems or complaints within one (1) hour of call and no later than three (3) hours of call or contact.  Follow up on all tenant calls to ensure prompt tenant satisfaction.

Revenue and Expenses
Work with and monitor the work of the Lease Administrator to ensure that the Lease Administrator bill tenants correctly for CAM, taxes, insurance and other services provided,  collect all rents due from tenants and enforce all lease requirements.

Work with Lease Administrator to monitor tenant payments and help with timely collection of all open balances. Continually negotiate, bid and supervise all service contracts for the properties to ensure that we are receiving the best possible service at the most competitive market price at the highest level of quality. Follow and exercise scheduled budget expenses.

Review and approve all invoices and purchase orders. Administer prompt payment to vendors or contractors for products or services rendered. Research all problem invoices to provide an expeditious solution. Research all utility invoices and spread sheets for problems, trends and accuracy.

Physical Building
Identify, evaluate and implement capital and operating projects for the properties as they are planned. Solicit specifications and proposals for minor and major improvements based on the budget schedule. Recommend and implement improvements to increase value by reducing expenses and or increasing income.

Perform semi-annual building evaluations for each building and work with the Regional Partner to review problems and opportunities and to improve the property’s value. Each building evaluation will be set on a schedule for completion and periodic review.

Conduct housekeeping, safety, security and night inspections on a monthly basis to ensure the properties and buildings are well lit, clean, and safe for the tenants and general public. As needed fill out incident reports and insurance claim reports to be filed with the Firm. Administrator and submitted to the insurance adjuster.

Inspect all vacant spaces on a weekly basis.  Spaces must be clean and present an excellent first impression to prospective tenants.

Manage Maintenance Technicians including assigning daily work responsibilities, establishing and tracking objectives, performance evaluations, etc.

Leasing
Within 48 hours of the tenant vacating, inspect all vacant spaces, fill out a vacancy report and commence preparation of space(s) for leasing.

Personnel
Work harmoniously and lead Lease Administrator and Maintenance Technicians to be aware of all maintenance, financial and tenant issues.

Administrative
Send out correspondence as needed to confirm and follow up on actions as well as memos to tenants in various buildings to communicate information on a regular basis.

Meet biweekly with Lease Administrator to review AR aging reports.

Prepare and submit annual expense budgets each Fall by calling all service contractors and soliciting prices by October 31, of each year for the coming year. Additionally, the PM will solicit 3 bids from all service contractors that have indicated they will increase their rate for the next year.

Financial
Review and fully understand each property’s expenditures each month and operate each property within the budget. Discuss budget variances with the Regional Partner on a quarterly basis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Property Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations of their portfolio.  This role requires the ability to work with all employees within St. John Properties.

Job Qualifications:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.

|  Sustainability Coordinator

Office Location: Baltimore, MD

Reports to: Director of Sustainability

Job Summary: Implement and refine sustainable initiatives that enhance the company’s construction and operational efforts. Define processes to incorporate sustainable attributes into our current portfolio and continually grow the company strategically, sustainably and profitably.

Job Duties:

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Implement sustainable strategy for new construction projects and existing building upgrades. Actively work with Project Managers to incorporate Sustainable design into new construction activities, and work with property management to provide buildings that are attractive, functional, sustainable and economical to maintain.

Job Qualifications:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.