Assistant Service Manager in Washington, District of Columbia at Complete Building Services

Complete Building Services
Assistant Service Manager

US-DC-

Job ID: 2026-4513
Category: Operations and Maintenance - Experienced
Complete Building Services

Overview

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a division of the Donohoe Companies—Washington DC's most established real estate company. CBS is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities in the commercial and government sectors. At Complete Building Services, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the Best Place to Work multiple times.

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 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offer free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. 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.

Responsibilities

Overview:

The role of the Assistant Service Manager is integral to the overall objective of providing quality services and ensuring the reliability of HVAC Service Department operations. The Assistant Service Manager is required to perform oversight of the Service operations, preventative maintenance, and repair functions of mechanical systems in offices, hotels, government buildings, and other facilities. This position will assist in directing labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, and other items as required to successfully meet the obligations of our contracts. We work on a variety of residential and commercial HVAC equipment to include: CRAC units, RTUs, FCUs, split systems, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, gas and oil-fired AHUs, VAV systems, chilled/hot water systems, condenser water systems, and hi/low pressure steam systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in diagnosing HVAC equipment and system problems
• Estimate repairs and installations of HVAC equipment listed above
• Draft and provide proposals to customers
• Order materials and equipment as required for completing repairs and installations of HVAC equipment
• Assist with scheduling of field technicians to complete installations and repairs
• Interface with building personnel and other customer representatives to ensure client satisfaction. Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and subcontractors, providing direction and support when needed
• Review completed projects to identify opportunities for future improvement
• Review technician reports to ensure that preventative maintenance obligations are being fully performed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Hours: 7am to 4pm, Monday-Friday

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience with Commercial HVAC systems
• Master or Journeyman license preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve objectives
• Computer literacy including strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet research, and other software applications
• Heavy emphasis on organizational skills and written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to take calls and address issues after hours and weekends (as needed)
• Strong initiative to solve problems and find solutions
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented
• Must be a team player and self-starter
• Ability to complete tasks in timely fashion

Physical and Mental Job Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift to sixty (60) pounds
• Capable of climbing ladders up to a height of thirty (30) feet
• Typical office conditions
• High-level of professional conduct both internally and externally with co-workers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors

EOE, including disability/veterans