Building Engineer

Easterly Government Properties•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Washington, DC, Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (“Easterly” or the “Company”) is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. Government agencies. The Company is seeking a full-time Mechanic and/or Stationary Engineer for the Building Engineer position to assist in overseeing the building operations of a complex testing laboratory facility and an office building. The candidate will play an integral role in the management of the facility as an on-site representative of the Company with oversight from the Property Manager and Director of Engineering. Candidates are expected to have sufficient technical abilities in the operations and maintenance of installed building systems, including unique equipment specifically installed for laboratory testing environments. Additionally, candidates shall be capable to independently oversee / manage vendors providing services in the building, as well as develop working / professional relationships with the tenant. The candidate must complete and pass a full Federal Government Security Clearance for this position. Failure to obtain a full background check will deem you ineligible for the job. Omitting information on security clearance forms will result in automatic denial for the position.

Requirements

EPA certification for maintenance of HVAC systems
Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair steam boilers, chillers, pumps, and associated building equipment
Must have 5–10 years or more experience as a stationary engineer or 5–10 years HVAC experience in laboratory or hospital settings
Evaluate building operation and systems and recommend appropriate changes
Experience with DDC controls, low voltage, pneumatic controls, and related equipment
Core working hours 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Driver’s License
Basic computer skills: Building Management System (BMS), work order system, Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook [email])

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 Certification

Responsibilities

Daily / weekly / quarterly building and equipment inspections
Respond to and resolve facility maintenance trouble calls
Maintain comprehensive records / logs of work performed in the building (electronic and hard copy)
Monitor mechanical plant oil and chemical testing and treatment
Monitor DDC software, cold and hot water loop systems, and VAV controls
Conduct fire and safety equipment inspections—keep and maintain required records / logs
Preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment, physical structure, and associated equipment (i.e., painting, drywall repair, hardware replacements)
Basic HVAC maintenance / repairs in coordination with Director of Engineering / vendor support
Basic electrical maintenance / repairs of interior and exterior lighting, including ballast replacement
Basic general plumbing maintenance / repairs, including repair of clogs and leaks
Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting complex building mechanical plans
Maintenance and repairs of rolling gates and roll up doors
Oversees and inspects work performed by 3rd-party vendors including, but not limited to, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, cleaning, and landscaping
Capable of determining equipment condition for capital planning recommendations
Performs daily inspection of building systems including, but not limited to, fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing
Demonstrated excellence in providing on-site customer service
Possess working knowledge of use of tools and equipment used in facility maintenance
Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to respond immediately to any urgent / emergency building situations during regular and non-working hours
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs