Building Engineer III

Carr Properties; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 1 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Carr Properties is seeking a skilled HVAC Engineer III to oversee maintenance activities and support our property management team in Chevy Chase, MD. This role involves supervising maintenance staff and ensuring optimal operation of mechanical systems within the building.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in HVAC and plumbing, along with strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary up to $90,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, fostering both personal and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in a similar job or equivalent education experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation instructions, and blueprints.
• Must be capable of basic mathematics involving fractions and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians and porters.
• Maintain HVAC systems and respond to tenant service requests.
• Perform plumbing installations, repairs, and modifications.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues.

Skills

HVAC controls

Customer service

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10 card or significant OSHA training

Classroom training/certificate in basic electrical and refrigeration

Universal CFC Certification

Appropriate License/permit for trade

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 5454 Wisconsin - Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Salary Range: $1.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Department: 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.