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Stationary Engineer

Donohoe Hospitality Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times. .

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offers free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

Complete Building Services (CBS) is currently seeking a full-time Stationary Engineer (SE) for a large government facility in Washington, DC. The SE will operate and maintain facility equipment, perform scheduled tours of assigned areas, and respond to service calls. Additional responsibilities include completing preventative maintenance (PM), conducting diagnostic services, and performing incidental, minor, and major repairs. The SE must possess a DC Class 3 Steam Engineer License.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

  • Perform periodic tours of all A/C equipment, cafeteria equipment, computer rooms, and other building systems.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and systems, with general knowledge of electrical, refrigeration, water treatment, plumbing, heating, and A/C systems.
  • Perform tasks, repairs, and adjustments with minimal supervision.
  • Complete and record facility tours during both the first and second half of each shift.
  • Take immediate action during emergencies and interpret instructions using knowledge of equipment assembly and installation.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Schedule & Compensation

  • Monday-Friday, 330 PM - 1100 PM
  • Salary $52.46 per hour
  • Qualifications
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Must pass a government background check
    • Must possess a valid Stationary Engineer’s License equivalent to a DC Class 3 Steam Engineer
    • Minimum five (5) years of experience
    • Universal CFC/EPA Certification
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Must have hands-on experience with
      • Boilers
      • Chillers
      • Cooling towers
      • Circulating pumps
      • Large and small AHUs
      • CRAC units
      • Split systems
      • EMS (Honeywell)
      • Pneumatics
    • Able to lift up to sixty (60) pounds
    • Capable of ascending ladders up to thirty (30) feet
EOE, including disability/veterans

Salary : $52

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