Facilities Engineer: HVAC & Building Systems Specialist

Hines; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines in Washington, DC is seeking a Facilities Building Engineer to operate and maintain all building systems, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing and safety compliance.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot operations issues, supervise maintenance work, and ensure reliable, comfort-focused building environments for tenants. Shift requirements may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; compensation ranges from $63,000 to $79,200 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years experience in commercial HVAC or related experience.
• Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Understand policies and procedures of the company and of the assigned property.
• Successful completion of the Hines Engineering Training program phase for the Building Engineer position.
• Display proficiency in two or more categories of the Engineering Assessment Guidelines and possesses ability to provide training in these areas.
• Proficient in computer skills to effectively administer and implement changing requirements within the engineering programs.
• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers, etc.).
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Understand correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
• Able to perform mathematical computations related to building operations for problem solving building comfort and operation issues.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations.
• When applicable*, obtain city and/or government licenses or permits, i.e.:
• The EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate
• Boiler Operators permit
• State of Texas Maintenance Electricians License
• *“When applicable” refers to meeting any minimum eligibility standards required by City or State authorities, (i.e., the State of Texas requires that an employee has 8,000 hours of experience before being eligible to sit for the State issued Maintenance Electricians License).
• Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more.
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs).
• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting).
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
• Compensation: $63,000 - $79,200 + Bonus

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance work on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC related equipment.
• Troubleshoot operations failures and re-establish building services under minimal supervision.
• Supervise maintenance work as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering Training program completion

EPA CFC Universal Certification

Tools

Testing equipment

Hand tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Hines in Washington, DC is seeking a Facilities Building Engineer to operate and maintain all building systems, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing and safety compliance.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot operations issues, supervise maintenance work, and ensure reliable, comfort-focused building environments for tenants. Shift requirements may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; compensation ranges from $63,000 to $79,200 plus bonus.