Building Engineer (USHMM) Schedule: Monday - Friday 12am - 10am

Building Engineer

EMCOR Government Services is seeking a Building Engineer at our U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum account in Washington, DC. This position monitors all the major mechanical systems of the facility through the use of various monitoring systems. The Building Engineer is responsible to respond during fire alarm situations and assists the local Fire Department upon arrival. This is a position that requires clear and effective communication skills plus the operational understanding of numerous mechanical systems to include but not limited to building HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 12am - 10am.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Represents EMCOR for all facility emergencies until relieved by a member of management.
• Monitors the mechanical systems through the use of the Building Automation System (BAS).
• Executes all work in a safe and professional manner.
• Installs, services, and maintains environmental control systems.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of all fired or unfired pressure vessels and vacuum systems.
• Starts systems, observes operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms to control system operation.
• Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheets at specified intervals.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical heat and refrigeration systems.
• Performs all preventative maintenance tasking on all HVAC equipment including boilers and cooling towers in accordance with detailed tasks in CMMS library.
• Monitors the Fire Alarm Panel and responds to the Fire Command Center during fire alarms and drills.
• Become familiar with the established Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures and participate in the PM program.
• Maintains an effective daily logbook of all shift activities.
• Read, understand, and sign off on weekly Toolbox safety literature. Ensure completion of all regulatory compliance training.
• Obtain OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health certification.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekend overtime as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires a responsible person with people skills that allow communication in stressful conditions. The fundamental operation of building systems and their impact on people is essential.

Must have at a minimum a Washington DC 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License. Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial or government facilities. Must complete an OSHA 10 General Safety and Health training class (supplied by EMCOR). Must be able to work a schedule of Monday through Friday 12:00am - 10:00am.

Physical demands include:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment characteristics include:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may be occasionally exposed to the minimal risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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: $48.96

Other Compensation: none

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