HVAC Technician - Washington, DC

Job Summary The HVAC Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties related to the facilities engineering and maintenance departments. This is a first shift 6am to 2:30pm M-F schedule. Responsibilities Updates work statuses and documents tasks completed in the CMMS using a mobile device. Helps direct building team staff and vendors, material needs, and timelines for jobs and projects. Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, and diagnoses malfunctions of HVAC equipment, electrical and mechanical building systems. Has working knowledge of commercial HVAC cooling and heating systems larger than 25 tons for cooling. Has working knowledge of pneumatic controls, DDC controls, PE switches, damper controls, large fan arrays, low voltage safety circuits, VAV maintenance, large exhaust fans, fan coil units, DX split units, operations of humidifiers, exhaust fans, hydronic pumps of various sizes, air balancing, metal duct work and fire/smoke dampers. Has working knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, hot water boilers, steam boilers, steam traps, heat exchangers and condensate return stations. Assists in making decisions on all repairs and reports major problems to the Manager as appropriate. Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, or the facilities of any related systems, using power & hand tools and other equipment. Reviews outside vendor projects and makes punch lists. Analyzes and corrects sophisticated building system problems and electro/mechanical problems related to utilities. Supports project management activity as needed. Responds to emergency problems in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed. Maintains logs, performs rounds, and completes P.M. work orders, tests, and inspections of HVAC equipment. Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems. Maintains shops and mechanical areas in a clean and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in an institutional setting in an engineering or maintenance subject area. HVAC certification or license highly preferred. Experience working with blueprints and schematics. General understanding of electro‑mechanical equipment. Rudimentary ability to apply hand‑operated construction equipment. Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and kneel, bend, stoop, and perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time. Benefits Medical Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Personal Leave Equality & Opportunity Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including driving history) in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Crothall maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr