Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer Location : National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD Employment Type : Full-time; contingent upon contract award Openings : 1 Pay : $59.87 per hour, plus $10.00 fringe benefit About Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. ( is a 350-associate facilities management firm. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, FSE offers a very stable work environment. Our goal of 35+ years remains the same: satisfy the customer and continuously improve. If you are looking for a nurturing company that puts the customer and the employee first, then please submit your resume for consideration. All resumes will be kept in strict confidence. We are an institutional, commercial, full-facility operation and maintenance contractor and equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Mission Statement In a corporate culture of positive reinforcement, we will produce excellence by continuously finding better ways to serve our client as we would wish to be served. Vision Statement In a nurturing corporate climate where families are valued and continuous improvement is a way of life, we will treat our customer and our fellow employees as we would wish to be treated so that we will continue to be our customer's contractor of choice. Required Employment Language Must be authorized to work in the US. No relocation assistance is available. Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is a federal contractor and is required to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which supersedes state laws to include cannabis. Employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel pre-employment drug screen, random drug and alcohol screenings, and background/reference checks. Position Summary Provide overall leadership for facilities operations and maintenance services at the National Agricultural Library. The Chief Engineer will supervise onsite maintenance personnel, coordinate daily work, support customer communication, and help ensure safe, reliable operation of building systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the onsite facilities operations and maintenance team in accordance with contract requirements, FSE procedures, safety standards, and applicable regulations. Plan, assign, oversee, and inspect preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, service calls, and emergency response activities. Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and support mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building automation, and utility systems as required. Coordinate work with the customer, FSE management, subcontractors, vendors, and facility personnel. Maintain accurate logs, reports, work order notes, equipment records, material usage records, and other required documentation. Support scheduling, staffing coordination, training, quality control, safety meetings, and performance reporting. Respond to emergencies, outages, callbacks, after-hours work, or other operational needs when required. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Significant experience in facilities operations and maintenance, including mechanical systems, HVAC systems, central utility equipment, and building operations. Prior supervisory or lead experience in commercial, institutional, federal, research, or similar facilities. Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders, drawings, diagrams, O&M manuals, technical instructions, safety procedures, and site rules. Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, CMMS/work order systems, safety practices, and regulatory requirements. Strong reliability, professionalism, customer service, communication, and attention to detail. Ability to pass required background check, drug screening, badging, security, or site access requirements. Valid driver's license may be required for positions that operate company or site vehicles. Preferred Qualifications Experience as a Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, Lead Engineer, or similar supervisory facilities role. Experience working in federal, government, research, institutional, industrial, or commercial facilities. Stationary engineer, HVAC, boiler, or other applicable trade license or certification. Experience with building automation systems, boilers, chillers, air handlers, pumps, utilities, energy management, and multi-trade maintenance coordination. Physical Requirements This position may require standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, lifting, carrying tools or materials, working in mechanical spaces, and performing duties indoors and outdoors in varying conditions. Specific requirements will depend on the final position assignment and worksite needs. Equal Employment Opportunity Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is an institutional, commercial, full-facility operation and maintenance contractor and equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr