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Carr Properties · 6 days ago

Building Engineer I

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $53K/yr

2+ years exp

Carr Properties is a property management company seeking a Building Engineer I to assist with the maintenance of various systems including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. The role involves responding to tenant service requests and performing preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.

Property DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as filter changes, lubrication, inspection, and adjustment of belts and pulleys, cleaning of boiler and condenser tubes, cooling tower maintenance, ballast replacement, and bearing replacement

Regularly checks and records temperature, pressure, water flow, airflow, and chemical readings

Performs duties required to correct emergency conditions such as sewer back-ups and water infiltration

Helps to remove snow and ice from the outside of the building (where applicable)

Performs locksmith duties

Performs painting as needed

Qualification

HVAC Systems ControlsPlumbingElectrical SystemsAirWater BalancingBasic Computer SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Knowledge of and understanding of the use of tools needed to perform work on electrical and mechanical systems

Understanding of HVAC Systems Controls

Technical skills in the areas of plumbing (pipe cutting, resolution of sewer back-up problems, etc) electrical systems (wiring, tracing out bad circuits, etc.) HVAC systems, pneumatics, fire and life safety systems

Working knowledge of air and water balancing

Basic Computer skills

Ability to meet work standards and varying work schedules as necessary

Ability to read hazard material labels and instructions

Ability to recognize the needs and be sensitive to the feelings and concerns of customers and employees

Ability to work within set standards and procedures, be able to receive guidance, supervision, follow work rules, safety, and security practices, and meet deadlines

Ability to work with all staff members as a team

Good communication skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Minimum of two years experience in a trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) or vocational schooling; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Basic electrical and basic refrigeration