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Watch Engineer (Part Time)

The Building People Career Center
Reston, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026 CLOSED ON 6/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watch Engineer (Part Time) position at The Building People Career Center?

Description/Job Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Watch Engineer for the facilities operation and maintenance program to support a federal Agency in Reston, VA. Responsibilities include watch/tour requirements at the Heating and Refrigeration Plant (Building E) of the contract. The employee must otherwise meet any requirements of the Government for this classification contained in the applicable RFP and contract. 

Responsibilities/Duties:

The Building Tour Mechanic is the onsite staff member responsible for monitoring critical building systems, making adjustments, and responding to emergencies during a specific shift within a 24/7 schedule.

The Watch Engineer shall ensure the following is performed:

  • Monitor the starting, stopping and loading of equipment.
  • Check all operating equipment in the watch area every two hours.
  • Record operating data in appropriate logs or records every two hours.
  • Adjust at the central control panel in response to changing operating conditions.

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