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Transwestern · 7 hours ago

Assistant Building Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25/hr - $28/hr

2+ years exp

Transwestern is a dynamic enterprise focused on commercial real estate, providing expertise across various sectors. The Assistant Building Engineer is responsible for completing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting building systems, and ensuring the operational efficiency of facilities under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.

Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementReal Estate

Responsibilities

Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include, but not limited to plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains and HVAC

Perform general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds

Maintain all equipment as required per preventive maintenance programs

Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client

Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed

Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum

Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HVACPlumbingElectrical systemsBuilding maintenanceEnergy managementCFC certificationMicrosoft OfficeCustomer serviceOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years of related experience and/or trade school training or equivalent combination of education and experience

A minimum of 2 years building maintenance experience

Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair

Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations

Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems

Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Strong customer service orientation

May require shift work, overtime and/or on call duties

Stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device

May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments)

Climb ladders and stairs