Building Engineer I - Reston, VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Reston, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer is responsible for completing required maintenance activities on time and managing the maintenance team. The role performs predictive and preventive maintenance on facility equipment and mechanical and building systems, assists with ancillary building systems, inspects facilities for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, troubleshoots issues, recommends upgrades, orders repair supplies, and responds to service requests. The engineer also maintains positive, professional relationships with internal and external clients through timely communication.

The position is based onsite in Reston, Virginia. It involves heavy physical work, including lifting and moving objects, moving around buildings and grounds, climbing ladders and stairs, and working around office machinery, outdoor elements, and varying temperatures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least 1 year of experience in a commercial or industrial environment, with increasing responsibility for managing daily building operations.
• General mechanical and carpentry skills.
• Experience with HVAC system maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including internet, email, and electronic manuals.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights; maintain balance; and perform tasks involving walking, kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and typing.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Ability to read blueprints and take or verify field measurements.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of air conditioning and control systems.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life-safety monitoring and control systems.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Prior work experience in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on facility equipment and mechanical and building systems, including electrical systems, HVAC, boilers, pumps, motors, valves, chillers, cooling towers, and chilled-water and heating-hot-water distribution systems.
• Perform filter and belt changes, equipment cleaning, and equipment painting.
• Assist with ancillary building systems to keep systems operating at peak performance with minimal downtime.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Troubleshoot issues and evaluate and recommend upgrades to keep the building compliant and up to code.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance repairs.
• Monitor and respond to service requests in the work order management system.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain positive, professional working relationships with internal and external clients through timely, professional communication.
• Manage the maintenance team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED