Building Tour Mechanic (Part Time)

Description/Job Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Building Tour Mechanic for the facilities operation and maintenance program to support a federal Agency in Reston, VA. The Tour Mechanic will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC trade and be multi-skilled in others (Electrical, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

Responsibilities/Duties:

The Building Tour Mechanic is the onsite staff member responsible for monitoring critical building systems, making adjustments, and responding to emergencies during a specific shift within a 24/7 schedule.

Required Skills:

• Five (5) years of experience on federal facility Operations and Maintenance with a similar size and scope
• Communication skills required to interface and coordinate with other technicians.
• Experience in Building Automation System (BAS) operations with experience using the SIEMENS DESIGO software and hardware.
• Capable of performing physical labor including, walking, standing, lift up to 40lbs, pulling, climbing up and down ladders and agility/dexterity to perform duties assigned.
• A 6 th Class Stationary Engineers license from Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Washington, DC is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible HVAC equipment installation, maintenance, and repair experience which includes one year of HVAC control maintenance and repair experience and completion of a HVAC control training program applicable to type of system
• Preferred qualifications include prior experience with data center HVAC systems, building automation systems, and critical building infrastructure systems.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s
• OSHA certified and trained in the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Shall be proficient in brazing and soldering techniques
• Shall be knowledgeable in sizing area for proper size BTU’s for heating and cooling