Building Maintenance Engineer

The Building People; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A facilities management company in Virginia is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer to provide support for the Transportation Security Administration. This mid-senior level role requires experience in operating critical facilities and includes responsibilities like ensuring compliance with fire and safety codes. Candidates should have at least 3 years in facilities maintenance and relevant trade credentials. The position offers full-time employment with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Facilities Maintenance experience.
• Possess active trade credentials from relevant associations.
• Background screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial level Mission Critical facilities.
• Ensure compliance with various safety and building codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Utilize building control computer programs.

Skills

Facilities technician experience

Knowledge of fire codes

Ability to read building blueprints

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or Equivalent

IFMA/AFE/BOMI credentials

Job description

The Building People, LLC has a position open for a Building Maintenance Engineer to provide facilities support of the Transportation Security Administration in the Alexandria and Herndon, Virginia area.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Possess facilities technician experience directly dealing with and operating commercial level Mission Critical facilities electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, HAZMAT and planned preventative maintenance systems and sub-systems; or Equivalent qualifications.
• Possess knowledge of fire codes (e.g. Federal, state, local and MWAA standards), Health and safety (OSHA) and building codes (e.g. Uniform Building Codes and International Building Codes).
• Have the ability to read, interpret and act according to building/plant blueprints/schematic drawings.
• Possess basic computer skills and the ability or aptitude to operate “building control” computer operated programs/software.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3 years of Facilities Maintenance
• Possess active trade credentials from the International Facility Managers Association (IFMA) or Association of Facilities Engineering (AFE), BOMI or equivalent.

Required Education

• High School or Equivalent
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Facilities Services