Shift Engineer First Class

Primary Duties

• Building Automation System
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  Log/Record/Report building abnormalities and respond to all requests in order of priority. Make adjustments and perform repairs on ventilation, refrigeration, and heating equipment and components. Determines when auxiliary system components need to be brought "on-line" to maximize equipment load balance and to maintain acceptable indoor environmental conditions. Performs minor repairs to mechanical, plumbing, electrical controls, Pneumatic Tube, and components of heating and air‑conditioning systems with auxiliary support equipment.
• Plant Inspections
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  Conducts physical inspections of steam pressure reducing stations, main and auxiliary pumps, and performs such tasks as oiling and greasing, testing for refrigerant leaks, proper functioning of controls, including inspection, testing, and repair of equipment for correct and efficient operation of all building systems.
• Control Room Activities
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  Monitors Building automation system, UPS, Generators, Pneumatic Tube system, Fire Alarm Systems, Elevators, Med Gas Notification Systems for abnormalities and performs minor repairs and troubleshooting. Ensures the proper functioning of fire protection systems (arming/disarming of fire alarm devices, draining/filling sprinklers for construction projects, including service calls for repairs). Maintains daily logs of operation, maintenance and safety activities, including DRCA regulatory logs for compliance.
  
  Accountable for shift activities, emergencies, and dealing with events effectively with limited support or supervision from management. Directs, coordinates, and provides technical guidance of activities performed by facility staff, contractors, and equipment specialists engaged in corrective service for resolution. In the absence of qualified tradesman, the shift engineers will perform all duties as needed to preserve patient safety, comfort, and/or compliance.
  
  Logs, monitors all items housed within control room, including keys, radios, and CMMS equipment. Is on‑call in a rotational basis and fills in for emergency call‑outs as required. Responds to all hospital emergencies of any nature (leaks, fire alarms, odors, snow removal, etc.). Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Customer Service
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  Includes occupant complaints, customer follow‑up, heating, air‑conditioning, humidity factors, plumbing, electrical or water intrusions. Answers phones, radios, and speaks to all staff, patients, and contractors in a courteous professional manner following Children’s National Hospital core values.

This position must hold a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate hospital vehicles. This may include picking up parts, snow removal, and driving to Children’s National Hospital extended campuses. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Minimum Education
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  High School Diploma or GED HS diploma, GED or equivalent required (Required).
• Trade or Tech School in HVAC or Refrigeration (Preferred).
• Minimum Work Experience
  : 5 years of related and progressive experience, with 2 years’ experience operating computerized building automation systems. A minimum of 2 years of prior experience as a 1st Class DC Engineer in a large facility similar in size and scope of 750,000+ square feet. Working knowledge of all applicable EPA & OSHA standards related to the position. (Required).
• Healthcare Experience
  : 3 years of healthcare experience within an acute care and research hospital. (Preferred).
• Required Skills/Knowledge
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  Must have in-depth skill and knowledge in HVAC systems and the ability to perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all operational and mechanical equipment along with knowledge to operate related…