M26/27 BUILDING OPERATING ENGINEER (GUNSTON)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 Building Operating Engineer, M-13 located at Gunston Middle School. This role involves comprehensive knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance, including computerized energy management. The engineer will be responsible for adjusting, servicing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on all HVAC equipment, as well as inspecting and performing minor repairs on plumbing and electrical systems. The position requires the ability to interpret codes, blueprints, and schematics, troubleshoot mechanical systems, and work cooperatively with school staff.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
Completion of a formal apprenticeship training in one or more of the building trades
Extensive experience in HVAC and general maintenance or repair work
Journey License in HVAC, plumbing or electricity (Masters in one preferred)
Possession of an appropriate, valid vehicle operator's license
Must be CFC certified
Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, and computerized energy management procedures and components.
Thorough knowledge of new technologies related to job responsibilities.
Ability to interpret and follow the BOCA Mechanical Codes and Arlington County ordinances for proper installation and/or repair of mechanical equipment.
Ability to interpret and utilize blueprints and schematics, wiring codes.
Ability to observe general building conditions in order to trouble-shoot and repair mechanical systems.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, diagrams, blueprints, schematics (mechanical, electrical and electronic) and manufacturer's manuals
Ability to estimate time and materials needed for small jobs and to perform routine record keeping tasks, written reports and mathematical computations.
Ability to inspect, diagnose problems and make repairs or request appropriate support personnel from APS in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and other services.
Ability to work cooperatively with school professional and custodial staff and maintenance personnel.

Nice To Haves

Masters in HVAC, plumbing or electricity preferred

Responsibilities

Adjusts, services, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance and filter replacement on all HVAC equipment to ensure optimum efficiency of operation along with Energy Management personnel.
Schedules, and conducts inspections of gauges, meters, controls, and equipment (e.g., HVAC systems) to ensure all units are operating properly and prepares inspection and other reports.
Inspects and supervises or performs routine preventative maintenance on and minor repairs to plumbing and electrical systems; oversees or performs minor carpentry and related repairs.
Operates and maintains field related hand and power tools, able to use ladders and scaffolding, and lift heavy items.
Assists in the orientation and training of professional and custodial staff in the operation of mechanical equipment.
Performs or assists in emergency repairs as required.