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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 4+ years of experience in stationary engineering, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and other mechanical systems and/or general building/facilities maintenance.
• Possess and maintain a current license as a Class Three Steam Boiler Engineer (at minimum) from the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration, or equivalent licensing acceptable to the Company.
• Certification as a CFC Universal Technician from an US EPA-approved program.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, controls, and components using appropriate tools.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and supplies.
• Ability to work independently and on a team environment.
• Ability to proactively contribute ideas to improve operations.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to effectively articulate instructions and directions to others and perform intermediate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage concurrent tasks with multiple deadlines, flexible, versatile, and quickly adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Self-directed with the initiative to learn and understand.
• Availability for contact after normal working hours and be able to respond to urgent building issues.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays on a scheduled, short-notice, or emergency basis.
• Punctual, dependable with excellent attendance, and schedule flexibility to respond to callbacks.
• Tenant may require additional background screening and or documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience processing service requests and/or preventive maintenance requests with a computerized maintenance management system.
• Familiarity with the operation of building automation systems.
• Ability to read construction documents, blueprints, pneumatic mechanical and/or electric control drawings.
• General knowledge of safe work practices & OSHA regulations, OSHA 30 training.
• Specific licensure in another building-related trade is desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of subordinate employees.
• Operate, maintain, and repair all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, life safety systems, and other related equipment in assigned properties.
• Conduct daily mechanical tours according to company standards and the schedule set by the supervisor to ensure the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of equipment and building systems.
• Adjust HVAC systems controls to manage temperature and air circulation to provide tenant comfort and meet lease requirements.
• Operate and monitor automation systems, logs, system measures, and alarms to identify and resolve problems and anomalies outside of normal operating parameters; adjust systems as appropriate; and record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences.
• Perform preventive and reactive equipment maintenance as required by company standards and manufacturers' specifications and documents actions/measures with the service request system.
• Quickly respond to and resolve tenant and property management service requests and document actions with the service request system.
• Performs general building maintenance and repairs and paints equipment, mechanical, and related spaces.
• Respond to alarms and incidents of any nature, provide assistance, and identify recurring issues for follow up and correction.
• Ensure that required documentation, operating logs, and maintenance forms are completed accurately and clearly and are maintained in Company Compliance Books, paper files, and electronic data/filing systems.
• Comply with and enforce policies from the Employee Manual, Operations Manual, safety guidelines, and accepted company practices.
• Perform other duties, complete special projects, and carryout tasks assigned by managers and supervisors in an efficient and timely manner.
• Carry and utilize company issued communication devices for emergency response and daily communication.