Building Engineer

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As an Operating Engineer, you will play a critical role in keeping our facilities running at peak performance. This position centers on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across all building systems. Your technical skills will be essential to delivering reliable, high‑quality facility operations that our clients depend on. You will manage complex building systems, respond to emerging issues, and ensure our facilities meet and exceed applicable standards while operations continue seamlessly.

• Perform building rounds to ensure all systems are operable with no noted problems or alarm conditions.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks including cleaning HVAC coils, changing filters and belts, and lubricating rotating equipment.
• Record temperatures, pressures, and other operating parameters to assess system and equipment performance.
• Prioritize and complete all PM, corrective, and emergent work orders in the queue (annual, monthly, weekly, and daily).
• Update work order status in real time utilizing CMMS system and maintain accurate documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems, equipment, and components to make repairs and ensure reliability.
• Maintain and repair plumbing components including toilets, urinals, lavatories, flush valves, sinks, drains, water heaters, and piping.
• Complete general maintenance tasks including painting, locksmith work, tenant service requests, and building system documentation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience and training in HVAC, Controls, Electrical, or Plumbing.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and specialized diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, pressure gauges, and infrared thermometers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient in basic computer applications including MS Office, Outlook, and CMMS systems.
• Competency in electrical troubleshooting and understanding of building automation systems.

• 3-5 years hands‑on experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or related mechanical field.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification.
• HVAC Certification from local trade school or adult education program.
• Qualified Electrical Worker certification.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building automation controls.
• Previous experience in preventive maintenance programs and emergency response situations.

Your primary, daily work location is in Arlington, VA, with responsibilities that may also include neighboring sites in Fairfax and Herndon, VA. You must respond to alarms, service requests, and other assigned duties at any portfolio location as needed. With advance notice, your schedule may be adjusted based on operational or staffing needs. Employees are expected to report to assigned locations and complete all work assignments as directed.

Failure to accept assignments or respond to required service calls may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Estimated compensation: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 USD per year.

On site in Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, Washington, DC.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

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