Engineer (DOT)

EMCOR Government Services•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers. EMCOR Government Services seeks an Engineer in Washington, DC. This location is Metro accessible. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99. The work schedule is 3:00pm to 11:00pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Requirements

Must have a DC 3rd Class License
Minimum of five (5) years experience in the operation of central plant equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems
Experience & proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems
Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance
Experience & proven ability to Braze/Solder copper pie, thread black pipe
Basic carpentry skills
Strong knowledge of operation of building auxiliary systems i.e. fire-life safety, stand by emergency generators
Familiarity of general building systems i.e. vertical lift equipment, overhead doors
Valid driver’s license as required to drive any vehicles which may be assigned
Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations
Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools

Responsibilities

Keep the engines, machinery and equipment of the system in good working order
Evaluates Building conditions and makes necessary adjustments
Develops Preventative Maintenance Procedures for new Equipment
Operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all related mechanical, electrical, control systems, air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints
Operates and maintains one of more systems which provides the facility with such services as heat, air conditioning, refrigeration, steam or high temperature water or electricity
Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters and charts which register various aspects of the system’s operation
Repair all restroom fixtures, sweat/braze copper pipe
Drain & “safe off” systems to facilitate repairs
Perform minor carpentry tasks, replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars etc.
Perform minor electrical tasks to include bulb and ballast replacement
Clean coils in air handling units and convectors to maintain optimum heat exchange
Assemble, install, repair, and maintain chilled and hot water systems
Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator and associated components
Requisition necessary material to complete required repairs
Routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, lubrication, control and performance check. Replace bearings, motors, and dampers
Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, record inspections, and write reports to Supervisors
Perform any additional duties on an as “required” basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations