Washington, DC, 20080, USA
29 days ago
Chief Engineer
**Overview** Central Utility Plant Watch Engineer. The Watch Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment in the chiller/power plant as well as the building operations per site requirements. The Watch Engineer reports directly to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for all associated reports involving the equipment in the main chiller/power plant. This position requires a DC 1st Class or a DC 3rd Class with experience working at a 1st Class plant and qualified to sit the DC 1st Class license. **Salary** $44.00-54.00/ hr. depending on experience, plus Local 99 health and welfare benefit. **Responsibilities** + Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures and motors + Perform water treatment readings on CUP equipment. + Perform work order and PM tickets on clients AiM work management system. + Perform miscellaneous tasks such as but not limited to sweep/mop CUP floors, hanging whiteboards, moving furniture, replace ceiling tiles, clean CUP equipment coils and change filters. + Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. + Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. + Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists on equipment such as boilers, chillers, AHUs, DOAS. + Inform the Chief Engineer of all pertinent problems, irregularities, and other important information within area of responsibility. + Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments. + Maintain specialized HVAC equipment and machinery found in various commercial buildings. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in HVAC in a commercial/industrial setting + applicable building and safety code requirements + methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment + Use hand tools, measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices such as meters + Be a team player + willing to work in whatever capacity is needed + Maintain confidentiality of information related to ABM, our customers, vendors and employees + Adaptable and flexible in work situations + Prioritizes tasks to ensure completion in a timely manner + PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in the repair of HVAC equipment **Requirements** + **MUST** have a DC 1st or 3rd Class Engineer License. 3rd Class working at a 1st Class plant. + Member of IUOE local 99 or willing to join + Valid driver’s license + Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check + Regular, dependable attendance + U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations **Physical Requirements** + Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted + Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking + Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping + Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces + Lifting and adjusting heavy objects, contact with sharp, hot and/or very cold supplies and equipment. + Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions. + Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Preferred Qualification** + High School Diploma. + Trade School. **Benefits** Local 99 IUOE REQNUMBER: 99912 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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