Building Engineer I/II (Trainee or Full Performance)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services is hiring two Building Engineers to maintain, repair, and oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems across more than 38 County facilities. The positions monitor building performance through multiple Building Automation Systems (BAS) and respond to emergencies involving MEP, power generation, and life safety systems. Candidates may be appointed at the Trainee, Building Engineer I, or Building Engineer II level based on qualifications. The Building Engineer I performs journey-level diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance on standard MEP building systems and equipment in medium and large facilities. Assignments are reviewed by a supervisor Building Engineer II. Employees must be dependable, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot effectively, provide customer service, and be available for assigned shifts and callbacks. Work is part of a 24/7 operation and may involve after-hours and emergency work at County facilities, including the Justice Center. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve extreme temperatures, weather, moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and heights, heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, oils, poor ventilation, and confined spaces. The position requires medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects. A valid driver's license must be maintained, or the employee must be able and willing to use alternative transportation to perform assigned duties at other locations. The trainee training period will last no longer than the equivalent of 12 months. By the end of that period, the employee must meet the experience, training, and proficiency requirements for Building Engineer I to qualify for appointment at that level. Starting salary is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Trainee: At least 2 years of related experience in commercial buildings or residential high-rise environments in more than one of these areas: plumbing, electrical, emergency management equipment such as emergency generators, or general mechanical repairs.
Building Engineer I: At least 3 years of related experience in commercial buildings or a similarly complex environment in more than one of these areas: plumbing, electrical, emergency management equipment such as emergency generators, or general mechanical repairs.
Building Engineer I: Obtain ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications within the probationary period.
Building Engineer II: At least 4 years of related experience in commercial buildings or a similarly complex environment in more than one of these areas: plumbing, electrical, emergency management equipment such as emergency generators, or general mechanical repairs.
Building Engineer II: EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, ARC Flash certification, and Confined Space certification, plus at least one of the following: Journeyman or Master Electrician license(s), and/or HVAC-R Virginia licensure.
Obtain and maintain ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications within a 12-month probationary period.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and provide or authorize access to an official driving record; alternatively, be able and willing to use alternative transportation to perform assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
Be available to work after hours and in emergencies, as well as shifts required for a 24/7 operation, including callbacks.
Complete all sections of the application and supplemental questions.
Meet the physical demands of medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Experience or licensure/certifications in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance systems.
Experience diagnosing malfunctioning power-generating and life safety systems.
Experience working with varied building portfolios.
Experience using mobile maintenance devices to receive and complete work orders.
Experience using computerized building automation control systems (BAS).

Responsibilities

Perform skilled preventive and corrective maintenance on standard MEP systems and document deficiencies and completed work.
Troubleshoot HVAC and BAS components, including seasonal winterizing and de-winterizing.
Diagnose and repair plumbing systems, including clearing traps, snaking drains, repairing pipes, and replacing fixtures.
Assess and repair electrical systems, including outlets, fixtures, breakers, and related components.
Respond to emergency calls for MEP, life safety, and power generation systems, including coordinating temporary generator connections.
Provide shift coverage at County facilities, including the Justice Center, during regular and emergency operations.
Oversee contractors to ensure corrective and preventive maintenance tasks are properly completed.
Assist leadership with equipment assessments and provide input for the Capital Improvement Plan.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.