Engineering Technician NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Honolulu, HI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an Engineering Technician in the Engineering Department of the Hale Koa Hotel. The position supports NAF minor construction, maintenance and repair projects, and service contracts. It develops statements of work, independent government estimates, and execution plans; participates in five-year planning and Capital Purchase and Minor Construction (CPMC) projects; and prepares draft acquisition plans, justifications, purchase requests, and project briefings.

The technician attends contract-execution meetings and serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative for construction activities and service contracts. The role includes negotiating change orders; developing or assisting with concept sketches, AutoCAD drawings, and work orders; and providing quality control and assurance for work orders and contract services. It monitors contractor progress and performance, identifies customer issues, helps resolve them, supports preventive and recurring maintenance programs, projects work requirements, and assists with budget formulation.

The position develops and tracks preventive-maintenance schedules for HVAC equipment and plumbing-system components; coordinates work with architectural and engineering firms from requirements development through completed design drawings; and develops, coordinates, and assists in managing indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contracts and blanket purchase agreements for mechanical, plumbing, and utility systems. It also researches and procures related equipment, parts, and supplies.

Requirements

• At least five years of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge of engineering mechanical systems, designs, blueprints, environmental policies, safety policies, maintenance, supply, project management, and contracting management.
• Extensive maintenance knowledge of HVACR systems, including chilled and hot water systems, direct expansion systems, low-temperature coolers and freezers, pumps, automatic control valves, and direct digital control systems.
• Maintenance knowledge of electrical switchgear, motor control centers, generators and automatic transfer switches, lighting systems and controls, and direct digital control systems.
• Experience with PC-based software packages.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to document and explain problems, changes, and needs.
• Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and various hours of the day and week when required.
• Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 background investigation.
• A physical examination is required.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements; satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) is required.
• Direct deposit and a Social Security card are required upon appointment.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Applicants’ resumes must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HotSOS or another work-order management system.
• A degree in facility management or construction management.
• Hospitality experience.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), or other industry-related certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage NAF minor construction, maintenance and repair projects, and service contracts for the hotel engineering department.
• Develop statements of work, independent government estimates, and plans for project execution.
• Participate in five-year planning and Capital Purchase and Minor Construction projects; prepare draft acquisition plans for assigned projects.
• Prepare justifications; coordinate actions and purchase requests with contracting, finance, and end users; and brief relevant individuals on project progress.
• Attend contract-execution meetings and serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative for construction activities and service contracts.
• Negotiate change orders.
• Develop or assist in preparing concept sketches, AutoCAD drawings, and work orders.
• Maintain work orders and contract services through quality control and quality assurance; review progress and measure contractor performance.
• Identify customer problems or issues early and facilitate their resolution.
• Develop and assist in monitoring preventive and recurring maintenance programs; project work requirements and assist with budget formulation.
• Develop and track preventive-maintenance schedules for HVAC equipment and plumbing-system components.
• Coordinate work and assist in managing architectural and engineering firms from requirements development through completed design drawings, keeping customers informed.
• Develop, coordinate, and assist in managing indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contracts for mechanical, plumbing, and utility systems, and blanket purchase agreements.
• Research and procure equipment, parts, and supplies for mechanical, plumbing, and utility systems.

Benefits

• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized for regularly scheduled employees, subject to authorization.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost-of-living allowance, and differentials may be paid, subject to eligibility.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed