Building Engineer (USHMM) Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday 12am-10am

EMCOR Government Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Job summary

EMCOR Government Services is seeking a Building Engineer at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum account in Washington, DC. This role monitors major mechanical systems and responds to fire alarms, coordinating with local fire authorities.

It requires clear communication and knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The schedule is Wednesday–Saturday, 12:00 AM–10:00 AM. The position is covered by Local 99.

Qualifications

• DC 3rd Class Stationary Engineer license required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial or government facilities.
• OSHA 10 General Safety and Health training required.
• Ability to work Wed–Sat 12a–10a shift.

Responsibilities

• Monitors BAS and records unusual events in the logbook.
• Responds to emergencies and coordinates with management.
• Maintains HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems.
• Reads blueprints and system data to troubleshoot components.
• Operates and tests equipment; starts and adjusts components.
• Follows safety protocols and completes preventive maintenance.

Skills

DC 3rd Class Stationary Engineer Lic

5+ years' experience in facilities

OSHA 10 General Safety

Night shift coordination

Job description

About Us

When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.

Job Summary

EMCOR Government Services is seeking a Building Engineer at our U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum account in Washington, DC. This position monitors all the major mechanical systems of the facility through the use of various monitoring systems. The Building Engineer is responsible to respond during fire alarm situations and assists the local Fire Department upon arrival. This is a position that requires clear and effective communication skills plus the operational understanding of numerous mechanical systems to include but not limited to building HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99. The Work schedule is Wednesday – Saturday 12am-10am

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Represents EMCOR for all facility emergencies until relieved by a member of management. Contacts management with status of all facility emergencies or unusual events (examples: fire alarms, critical equipment shutdowns and electric power outages). Coordinates emergency interactions with designated Facilities Management Department representatives. Maintain alertness and responsiveness at all times.
• Monitors the mechanical systems through the use of the Building Automation System (BAS). This includes an active search of system information and functionality during the assigned shift. Clearly record all unusual events and pertinent information in the shift logbook. A complete understanding of the repercussions of inoperable critical equipment is prudent.
• Executes all work in a safe and professional manner by completing all work accurately and on time.
• Installs, services, and maintains environmental control systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of: All fired or unfired pressure vessels and vacuum systems. All refrigeration and air conditioning machinery and their associated equipment. All air handling and distribution equipment.
• Starts systems, observes operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as actuators, valves, controls, and pumps to control system operation.
• Studies system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components such as compressors, motors, pumps, fans, switches, controls, ducts, or pipes. Inspects system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions in system component parts.
• Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare systems for operation and start equipment and auxiliary machinery.
• Starts systems, observes operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as actuators, valves, controls, and pumps to control system operation.
• Discusses system malfunctions with users to isolate problems.
• Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheets at specified intervals. Operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges.
• Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and braze parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Installs wiring to connect components to electric power sources. Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components.
• Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Cuts, bends and crimps sheet metal, installs air ducts and associated sheet metal components.
• Inspects and measures building to determine airflow requirements.
• Installation of complete heat and air conditioning systems.
• Lubricate fans, motors, and control units.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical heat and refrigeration systems.
• Performs all preventative maintenance tasking on all HVAC equipment including boilers and cooling towers in accordance with detailed tasks in CMMS library.
• Responsible for accurate and timely paperwork related to essential duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other routine duties as required
• Monitors the Fire Alarm Panel and responds to the Fire Command Center during fire alarms and drills.
• Become familiar with the established Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures and participate in the PM program.
• Maintains an effective daily logbook of all shift activities. Ensures work requests are submitted for any equipment or system deficiencies.
• Files all daily mechanical room rounds sheets for review by the management.
• Read, understand, and sign off on weekly Toolbox safety literature. Ensure completion of all regulatory compliance training.
• Obtain OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health certification.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekend overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at a minimum a Washington DC 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial or government facilities.
• Must complete an OSHA 10 General Safety and Health training class (supplied by EMCOR).
• Must be able to work a schedule of Wednesday – Saturday 12a-10a

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 accommodation 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 walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may be occasionally exposed to the minimal risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $48.96

Other Compensation: none

Benefits: Health and Welfare Benefits consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement