Chief Building Engineer (DC 3rd Class)

Job Title : Chief Building Engineer (DC 3rd Class)

Department : Operations

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Spectrum Management, LLC serves the Washington, DC metropolitan area with a comprehensive array of services including construction management, facilities management and real estate development services. Spectrum Management is seeking a Chief Building Engineer for several key Washington, D.C. sites to observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters and charts and adjust controls / equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of the building systems. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience with commercial building operations and maintenance facilities and be able to ensure all equipment is safe and well-functioning. Our goal is to ensure our business’s accommodation is problem-free, reliable and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of energy management and electrical systems.
• Provides monitoring of facility operating systems using available Building Automation Systems.
• Conducts tours of the Building observing and correcting system operations.
• Performs weekend DC 3rd Class Building Engineer Check per code.
• Supervises / directs building engineering / maintenance staff.
• Maintains Mechanical / Electrical rooms and associated equipment in a clean / orderly condition.
• Executes testing of life systems, emergency power systems, water treatment, elevators and other systems as required.
• Executes the quality assurance program that directs and controls quality, training, safety, and continuous quality improvement.
• Identifies areas of possible process failures before they happen; if failures do occur, initiates immediate corrective action and long-term solutions.
• Operates, monitors, maintains and repairs the facility’s HVAC, steam, chilled water, sanitary-domestic water.
• Addresses current environmental issues and concerns relating to IAQ, UST, lead, radon, asbestos, and Legionella prevention.
• Performs variable air volume box repair and preventative maintenance.
• HVAC unit troubleshooting repairs, minor air and water balancing, refrigerant recovery using refrigerant gauges, refrigerant system troubleshooting.
• Performs Quality Control inspections of all systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and service calls as required during shift.
• Acts as senior representative at the Building during respective after hours shift.
• Cross-trained to operate and maintain systems providing facility heat, air-conditioning, refrigeration, steam or high-temperature water and electricity.
• Performs air volume / exhaust surveys and readings and assists with system-wide air balancing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Chief Building Engineer may operate in a supervisory capacity for site maintenance, HVAC and engineering staff to coordinate building maintenance / repair duties.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Competencies

To Apply : Please submit a resume to HR@smusa.us.

Spectrum Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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