Engineer (DOT)

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 seeks an Engineer in Washington, DC. This location is Metro accessible. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99. The work schedule is 3:00pm to 11:00pm Tuesday through Saturday

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep the engines, machinery and equipment of the system in good working order
• Evaluates Building conditions and makes necessary adjustments
• Develops Preventative Maintenance Procedures for new Equipment
• Operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all related mechanical, electrical, control systems, air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints
• Operates and maintains one of more systems which provides the facility with such services as heat, air conditioning, refrigeration, steam or high temperature water or electricity
• Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters and charts which register various aspects of the system’s operation
• Repair all restroom fixtures, sweat/braze copper pipe
• Drain & “safe off” systems to facilitate repairs
• Perform minor carpentry tasks, replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars etc.
• Perform minor electrical tasks to include bulb and ballast replacement
• Clean coils in air handling units and convectors to maintain optimum heat exchange
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain chilled and hot water systems
• Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator and associated components
• Requisition necessary material to complete required repairs
• Routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, lubrication, control and performance check. Replace bearings, motors, and dampers
• Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, record inspections, and write reports to Supervisors
• Perform any additional duties on an as “required” basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a DC 3rd Class License
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the operation of central plant equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems
• Experience & proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems
• Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance
• Experience & proven ability to Braze/Solder copper pie, thread black pipe
• Basic carpentry skills
• Strong knowledge of operation of building auxiliary systems i.e. fire-life safety, stand by emergency generators
• Familiarity of general building systems i.e. vertical lift equipment, overhead doors
• Valid driver’s license as required to drive any vehicles which may be assigned
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations
• Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools
  
  

Physical Demands

Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks

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: $53.35 per hour

Other Compensation: none

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