Building Engineer

Action Facilities Management; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Action Facilities Management is seeking a Building Engineer to operate and maintain the assigned facility and all related systems. This role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordinating with contractors to uphold contract specifications.

The position pays $41.64 per hour and is a union role. Shifts may include night and day blocks. You will monitor BAS/DDC data, perform routine rounds, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on MEP systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC units, boilers, and chillers is a plus.
• Ability to monitor equipment performance and log readings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and/or repair maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, including HVAC units, boilers, and chillers.
• Track equipment performance via BAS or DDC to ensure energy efficiency and conditions.
• Respond to tenant service calls for minor repairs and adjustments.
• Conduct routine building rounds to check for leaks, noises, or safety hazards and log operations.
• Adhere to OSHA standards including LOTO and hazardous materials handling.
• Operate and shut down high‑pressure boilers and large chillers safely.
• Record hourly readings of gauges, meters, and charts to track fuel use and pressures.
• Oversee contractors performing maintenance and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Tools

BAS

DDC

Job description

Job Summary

The Building Engineer operates and maintains the assigned facility and all related systems/ components. Performs tours of areas and/or equipment as directed by management and required under contract specification. Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, service calls, diagnostic services, and incidental, minor, and major repairs as required.

The Building Engineer operates and maintains the assigned facility and all related systems/ components. Performs tours of areas and/or equipment as directed by management and required under contract specification. Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, service calls, diagnostic services, and incidental, minor, and major repairs as required.

Pay Rate: $41.64 per hour. This is a union position

Shift: Shifts may include 10:00pm - 6:00am; 6:00am - 2:00pm; or 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Essential Job Functions

• Perform preventive, predictive, and/or repair maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, including HVAC units, boilers, and chillers.
• Track equipment performance via Building Automation Systems (BAS) or Direct Digital Controls (DDC) to ensure optimal energy efficiency and environmental conditions.
• Respond to tenant service calls for minor repairs, such as fixing leaky plumbing fixtures, replacing light ballasts, or adjusting thermostats.
• Conduct critical and accurate routine building rounds to check for leaks, unusual noises, or safety hazards in mechanical rooms. Confirm and log proper operations of all equipment, including pressures, temperatures, airflows, etc.
• Adhere strictly to OSHA standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and hazardous material handling.
• Startup, regulate, and safely shut down high-pressure steam boilers and large-tonnage centrifugal or air-cooled chillers.
• Conduct daily chemical analysis of boiler feed water and chilled water loops; blend and introduce treatments to prevent corrosion or scale.
• Record hourly readings of gauges, meters, and charts to track fuel usage, steam pressure, and refrigerant levels.
• Perform "punching tubes" (cleaning) on condensers, lubricating pump bearings, and replacing defective valves or traps.
• Diagnose malfunctions in auxiliary equipment, including feedwater pumps, cooling towers, and draft fans.
• Evaluate operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
• Assist in planning and coordinating infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain critical systems such as HVAC, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, batteries, switchgear, life safety and building automated systems, and utility systems.
• Make periodic inspections of all engineering systems and equipment and monitoring equipment operations, maintain equipment operating logs and operational reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned