Building Engineer II

Carr•Washington, DC

31d•$1 - $64,480

About The Position

This position maintains and operates large and small-scale HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, boiler systems, control systems, and support equipment. This position also responds to tenant service requests, diagnoses and repairs building mechanical, and electrical systems and works on special projects assigned by the Chief Engineer.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of the use of tools needed to perform work on electrical and mechanical systems
Understanding of HVAC Systems Controls
Technical skills in the areas of plumbing (pipe cutting, resolution of sewer back-up problems, etc.), electrical systems (wiring, tracing out bad circuits, etc.), HVAC systems, pneumatics, and fire and life safety systems
Working knowledge of air and water balancing
Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read hazard material labels and instructions
Ability to recognize the needs and be sensitive to the feelings and concerns of customers and employees
Ability to work within set standards and procedures, be able to receive guidance, supervision, follow work rules, safety and security practices, and meet deadlines
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in anowll units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and the ability to compute percentages
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of four years experience in a similar job, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic electrical, basic refrigeration, and Universal CFC Certification recommended
Appropriate License/permit for trade as may be required

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment such as filter changes, lubrication, inspection, and adjustment of belts and pulleys, cleaning of boiler and condenser tubes, cooling tower maintenance, ballast replacement, and bearing replacement
Operates and maintains water chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, air handling equipment, fans, automatic temperature controls, electrical switchgear, distribution switchboards and panels, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, valves, plumbing fixtures, and other mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in the building
Regularly checks and records temperature, pressure, water flow, airflow, and chemical readings
Performs duties required to correct emergency conditions such as sewer back-ups and water infiltration
Helps to remove snow and Ice from the building walkways
Performs painting as needed