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Engineer (DOT)

EMCOR Group, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


About Us
When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.

Job Summary
EMCOR Government Services seeks an

Engineer

in

Washington, DC . This location is Metro accessible. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99. The work schedule is 3:00pm to 11:00pm Tuesday through Saturday

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Keep the engines, machinery and equipment of the system in good working order

Evaluate building conditions and make necessary adjustments

Develop preventative maintenance procedures for new equipment

Operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all related mechanical, electrical, control systems, air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints

Operate and maintain one or more systems providing heat, air conditioning, refrigeration, steam or high temperature water or electricity

Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of the system’s operation

Repair all restroom fixtures, sweat/braze copper pipe

Drain & safe off systems to facilitate repairs

Perform minor carpentry tasks, replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars etc.

Perform minor electrical tasks to include bulb and ballast replacement

Clean coils in air handling units and convectors to maintain optimum heat exchange

Assemble, install, repair, and maintain chilled and hot water systems

Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator and associated components

Requisition necessary material to complete required repairs

Routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, lubrication, control and performance check. Replace bearings, motors, and dampers

Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, record inspections, and write reports to supervisors

Perform any additional duties on an as "required" basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations

Qualifications

Must have a DC 3rd Class License

Minimum of five years experience in the operation of central plant equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems

Experience and proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, and HVAC auxiliary systems

Experience and proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance

Experience and proven ability to braze/solder copper pipe, thread black pipe

Basic carpentry skills

Strong knowledge of operation of building auxiliary systems such as fire-life safety, standby emergency generators

Familiarity with general building systems such as vertical lift equipment, overhead doors

Valid driver’s license as required to drive any vehicles which may be assigned

Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations

Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools

Physical Demands
Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks

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

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $53.35 per hour

Other Compensation: none

Benefits: Health and welfare benefits consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement

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