Building Engineer III

Carr•Friendship Heights Village, MD

14d•$1 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position directly supervises day porters, maintenance technicians, and maintenance assistants. Our Engineer III maintains and operates large and small scale HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, boiler systems, control systems and their support equipment, responds to tenant service requests, troubleshoots problems, recommends enhancements for all building mechanical and electrical systems, and works on special projects assigned by the Chief Engineer. He/she is considered essential personnel and is required to respond to after-hour emergencies.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Have an understanding of HVAC controls
Capable of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals as well as computing percentages
Apt at dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Proven ability to work independently while also exhibiting strong leadership and management skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of five years experience in a similar job; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have OSHA 10 card or significant OSHA training
Classroom training / certificate in basic electrical and basic refrigeration
Universal CFC Certification
Appropriate License/permit for trade as may be required

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment
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
Performs plumbing installations, repairs, and modifications as needed, including replacing piping components, fixtures, water heaters, pumps, and related equipment.
Diagnoses and clears clogged drain lines using drain snakes, augers, and other appropriate equipment, ensuring work is completed in compliance with applicable building codes and safety standards.
Disassembles, cleans, examines for wear or damage, replaces parts, tests, and adjusts mechanical equipment (pumps, fans, dehumidifiers, compressors, condensers, water coolers, cooling towers, etc.)
Participate in the development and implementation of the operating, maintenance, and capital improvement budgets (help with development before next level)
Assist with construction drawing review and construction oversight during customer TI projects
Helps to remove snow and ice from the outside of the building
Performs duties required to correct emergency conditions
Fulfills other duties as needed