Building Engineer III

Job DetailsJob Location: 5454 Wisconsin - Chevy Chase, MD 20815Salary Range: $1.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearDepartment:               Property Management

Reports To:                Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or Property Manager

FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position directly supervises day porters, maintenance technicians, and maintenance assistants.  Our Engineer III maintains and operates large and small scale HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, boiler systems, control systems and their support equipment, responds to tenant service requests, troubleshoots problems, recommends enhancements for all building mechanical and electrical systems, and works on special projects assigned by the Chief Engineer.  He/she is considered essential personnel and is required to respond to after-hour emergencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment
Operates and maintains water chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, air handling equipment, fans, automatic temperature controls, electrical switchgear, distribution switchboards and panels, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, valves, plumbing fixtures, and other mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in the building
Performs plumbing installations, repairs, and modifications as needed, including replacing piping components, fixtures, water heaters, pumps, and related equipment.
Diagnoses and clears clogged drain lines using drain snakes, augers, and other appropriate equipment, ensuring work is completed in compliance with applicable building codes and safety standards.
Disassembles, cleans, examines for wear or damage, replaces parts, tests, and adjusts mechanical equipment (pumps, fans, dehumidifiers, compressors, condensers, water coolers, cooling towers, etc.)
Participate in the development and implementation of the operating, maintenance, and capital improvement budgets (help with development before next level)
Assist with construction drawing review and construction oversight during customer TI projects
Helps to remove snow and ice from the outside of the building
Performs duties required to correct emergency conditions
Fulfills other duties as needed

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints. Have an understanding of HVAC controls
Capable of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals as well as computing percentages
Apt at dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Proven ability to work independently while also exhibiting strong leadership and management skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
 Minimum of five years experience in a similar job; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have OSHA 10 card or significant OSHA training
Classroom training / certificate in basic electrical and basic refrigeration
Universal CFC Certification
Appropriate License/permit for trade as may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in order to differentiate items such as chill water lines, condenser water lines, and the fire system.

This position is safety-sensitive.

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION

Carr Properties is committed to providing our associates with a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits program. The anticipated total compensation for this role is up to $90,000 based on experience. Our benefits include:

Health, Dental & Vision
Short & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Transit
Maternity & Parental Bonding Leave
Employee Assistance Program
401 (k) with Immediate Vesting & Matching Contribution
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
Employee Referral Bonus

Carr Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 
Qualifications