Building Tour Mechanic (Part Time) Jobs

Building Tour Mechanic

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship. Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Job Description Description/Job Summary: The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Building Tour Mechanic for the facilities operation and maintenance program to support a federal Agency in Reston, VA. The Tour Mechanic will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC trade and be multi-skilled in others (Electrical, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

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.

Required Skills:

• Five (5) years of experience on federal facility Operations and Maintenance with a similar size and scope
• Communication skills required to interface and coordinate with other technicians.
• Experience in Building Automation System (BAS) operations with experience using the SIEMENS DESIGO software and hardware.
• Capable of performing physical labor including, walking, standing, lift up to 40lbs, pulling, climbing up and down ladders and agility/dexterity to perform duties assigned.
• A 6 th Class Stationary Engineers license from Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Washington, DC is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible HVAC equipment installation, maintenance, and repair experience which includes one year of HVAC control maintenance and repair experience and completion of a HVAC control training program applicable to type of system
• Preferred qualifications include prior experience with data center HVAC systems, building automation systems, and critical building infrastructure systems.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's
• OSHA certified and trained in the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Shall be proficient in brazing and soldering techniques
• Shall be knowledgeable in sizing area for proper size BTU's for heating and cooling

Qualifications *Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications. *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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.