HVAC Technician - Washington, DC

Compass Group

1d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary and Description: The HVAC Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties related to the facilities engineering and maintenance departments. This is a first shift 6am to 2:30pm M-F schedule.

Requirements

5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in an institutional setting in an engineering or maintenance subject area
Experience working with blueprints and schematics
A general understanding of electro-mechanical equipment
Rudimentary ability to apply hand-operated construction equipment
Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop and perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification or license highly preferred

Responsibilities

Updates work statuses and documents tasks completed in the CMMS using a mobile device.Helps direct building team staff and vendors, material needs, and timelines for jobs and projects.
Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, and diagnoses malfunctions of HVAC equipment, electrical and mechanical building systems.
Must have working knowledge of commercial HVAC cooling and heating systems, larger than 25 tons for cooling.
Must have working knowledge of pneumatic controls, DDC controls, PE switches, damper controls, large fan arrays, low voltage safety circuits, VAV maintenance, large exhaust fans, fan coil units, DX split units, operations of humidifiers, exhaust fans, hydronic pumps of various sizes, air balancing, metal duct work and fire/smoke dampers.
Must have working knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, hot water boilers, steam boilers, steam traps, heat exchangers and condensate return stations.
Assists in making decisions on all repairs and reports major problems to the Manger as appropriate.
Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, or the facilities of any related systems, using power & hand tools and other vital equipment.Reviews outside vendor projects and makes punch lists.
Analyzes and corrects sophisticated building system problems and electro/mechanical problems related to utilities.
Supports project management activity as needed.
Responds to emergency problems in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed.
Maintains logs, performs rounds, and completes P.M. work orders, tests, and inspections of HVAC equipment.
Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems.
Maintains shops and mechanical areas in a clean and safe manner.
Preforms other duties as assigned.