Building Engineer III

CARR; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Carr Properties seeks an Engineer III to oversee day porters and maintenance teams while maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and control systems across the property portfolio.

The role includes responding to tenant requests, troubleshooting complex systems, and supporting capital projects. OSHA-10 and Universal CFC certification are required, along with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 10 or higher safety training required.
• Universal CFC Certification required for refrigeration.
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as required by jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day porters, maintenance technicians, and assistants.
• Maintain and operate large and small HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler and control systems.
• Respond to tenant service requests and troubleshoot building systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on chillers, pumps, fans, and electrical gear.
• Assist with budget development and TI project reviews.
• Participate in snow removal and emergency response as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Leadership

Blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10 Certification

Universal CFC Certification

Job description

Department: Property ManagementReports To: Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or Property ManagerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptOVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITIONThis 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 & RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms preventative maintenance on equipmentOperates 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 buildingPerforms 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 projectsHelps to remove snow and ice from the outside of the buildingPerforms duties required to correct emergency conditionsFulfills other duties as neededESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints. Have an understanding of HVAC controlsCapable of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals as well as computing percentagesApt at dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Excellent customer service and communication skillsProven ability to work independently while also exhibiting strong leadership and management skillsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh 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 trainingClassroom training / certificate in basic electrical and basic refrigerationUniversal CFC CertificationAppropriate License/permit for trade as may be requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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/COMPENSATIONCarr 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 & VisionShort & Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for Health & TransitMaternity & Parental Bonding LeaveEmployee Assistance Program401 (k) with Immediate Vesting & Matching ContributionTuition Assistance & Professional DevelopmentGenerous Paid Time Off & HolidaysEmployee Referral BonusCarr 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.