Operating Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Description

We offer a competitive salary with potential for bonus , generous benefit package (e.g., Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life), opportunities for advancement , annual professional developmen t funds, employee discount , friendly work environment and more! To learn more about Comstock Companies and how you can grow your career with our expanding portfolio, please visit: and apply today! 

Comstock is currently seeking an Operating Engineer for our commercial property in Ashburn and Reston, VA.  This position will require strong technical, mechanical and administrative skills necessary to operate and maintain our properties.  The primary focus of this position will center on providing high levels of customer service including on-site and on-call plant operational support. The Operating Engineer will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of building operations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.  This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career with a growing company!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Class “A” customer service – Building a good rapport with tenants and going above and beyond whenever possible
• Maintain and repair all types of building equipment, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls (electrical & pneumatic)
• Complete work assignments thoroughly and efficiently with limited supervision
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair building equipment related to the efficient operation of the building equipment and systems
• Support the property maintenance team, working on assigned customer service requests, active with construction projects and supporting special set ups relating to events
• Support senior chief engineer to achieve compliance at your property location(s)
• Maintain good tenant relations through prompt and courteous response to tenant request within the guidelines set forth
• Perform predictive maintenance, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance and service requests as directed
• Assist contractors and ensure contracted services are being performed safely and in accordance with established work standards and practices
• Maintain and complete documentation for fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, building alarm contacts, and other building fire life safety systems 
• Maintain and repair single phase electrical breakers, switches, receptacles, junction boxes, conduit, lights, and ballasts 
• Maintain and repair plumbing components including toilets, urinals, lavatories, flush valves, water fountains, sinks, drains, water heaters, piping, and sump pumps 
• Provide all other building maintenance, repair, and restorative procedures as directed
• Perform general Handyman tasks to maintain buildings
• Occasional overtime and holiday work will be required

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of building engineering/construction related experience
• Experienced with various types of hand tools and use of diagnostic equipment
• CFC Universal Refrigerant Certification is required
• Trade or Maintenance License preferred
• Exposure to a CMMS system, a plus
• Proven safety record and compliance to safe work practices
• Proficient computer skills including e-mail, word and excel
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder, carry tools and lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Able to work in close spaces such as closets, crawl space and able to work on roofs of building
• Must have the ability to work independently but also as a member of a team
• Must have valid driver’s license 
• Ability to diagnosis problems, make sound decisions, prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and equipment manuals
• Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to continuously learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team establishing good working relationships with others
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail
• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, twist, and/or reachContinuous repetitive motions
• Work under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold), under variable noise levels, outdoors/indoors, around fumes and/or hazards, around dust and/or mite hazards, around chemicals and bio-hazards