Building Engineer

ABM•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer performs skilled work in the operation, minor maintenance and of boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, compressors, instrumentation, generators, pumps, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting power, water, water treatment and other electrical and mechanical systems to achieve maximum performance and efficiency of operation on a daily basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3–5 years of hands-on building engineering or commercial facilities maintenance experience
Universal EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification required
Working knowledge of HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings
Experience executing Preventive Maintenance programs
Familiarity with building automation/control systems (BAS/BMS)
Ability to work independently, respond to emergencies, and perform on-call duties as needed
Must be able to lift, climb, and work in confined spaces

Nice To Haves

vocational/trade school or technical degree preferred
Stationary or Operating Engineer license preferred
Boiler Operator license a plus

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain all building equipment to ensure the operation of same is with design capabilities and to achieve proper environmental conditions prescribed by building management.
Perform preventive maintenance on the equipment as prescribed by ABM Engineering Services’ and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Perform all housekeeping functions and maintain a professional appearance of equipment and engineering spaces assigned to engineer.
Maintain an energy management program which ensures measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs to a minimum.
Overall responsibility for HVAC Systems, Water Treatment Procedures, Electrical and plumbing Equipment.
Coordination of Work Order Procedures, Vendor Relations, Building Management Communications.
Operate chillers, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature.
Operate air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for building’s lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance.
Operate, maintain, and report on Life Safety and Fire Systems within the scope of this assignment.
Preventive Maintenance Program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required service specifications.
Building Maintenance Engineers must have the ability to follow oral and written directions, demonstrate mechanical ability, keep accurate records, operate to the various types of equipment listed.
Building Maintenance Engineers must interface with the public, tenants, their peers and supervisors.
Verbal and written interpersonal skills are used daily and these skills are essential parts of the position.
Must be able to prepare written reports, complete log sheets, and read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
Building Maintenance Engineers perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's personnel policies, priorities, procedures and applicable laws.
Responsibilities could include training other employees and assigning and directing work.