Chief Building Engineer

Building Maintenance Systems Inc. (BMSI)•Rockville, MD

4d•$43 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Building Engineer is a working supervisor who oversees engineers and/or maintenance mechanics and is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing boilers, chillers, auxiliary central plant equipment, and other building mechanical and electrical systems. The position supports daily physical-plant and building operations, manages the Building Management System (BMS) or Energy Management System, supervises the engineering team, and oversees service and repair contractors. The position reports to the Property Manager and is located in Rockville, Maryland. The role includes completing tenant service requests, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, maintaining maintenance logs, and supporting emergency response and safety training. The Chief Building Engineer must follow safe work practices and applicable building procedures, and may occasionally work overtime to complete necessary repairs or maintenance during off-hours. Compensation is $43–$45 per hour based on experience. Benefits and other offerings listed include insurance, paid time off, retirement matching, uniforms, cell phone reimbursement, training, tuition assistance, and performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

10 years of experience maintaining equipment and systems in commercial buildings.
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and building systems.
History of trades education and training.
High-level experience and skills operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment.
Basic technology skills to manage work-order applications on a mobile phone and learn to operate Building Automation Systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
CFC Universal certification.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to occasionally work overtime to perform repairs or maintenance that must be completed during off-hours.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting 50 pounds, walking distances, kneeling for one hour, and climbing ladders.

Nice To Haves

DC Steam and/or Maryland Stationary Engineers license.

Responsibilities

Support daily operation of mechanical equipment in the physical plant and building.
Maintain and repair building mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, furniture, fire, life-safety, and control systems, including pneumatics.
Monitor and maintain refrigeration, water-cooling and air-conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilation, hot-water equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment; change light bulbs and ballasts.
Troubleshoot building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with little or no supervision.
Complete tenant service requests accurately while minimizing tenant disruptions.
Manage the Building Management System (BMS) or Energy Management System.
Maintain maintenance logs and records.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks.
Comply with and support building policies and procedures.
Lead or actively participate in emergency response procedures and technical and safety training programs.
Use proper safety equipment and perform work safely.
Supervise the engineering team.
Oversee service and repair contractors throughout the building.
Assist with repair and maintenance, H, L & P, and capital budget planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.