Facilities Maintenance Technician at Trademasters Services I

Trademasters, an award-winning contractor, with over 30 years of industry experience offering complete facility operations management, maintenance and repairs to millions of square feet of premium government buildings, commercial and residential clients. We provide quality and efficient services for all the following systems or needs: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, call-desk operations, steam, boilers, UPS, generators, custodial, grounds, pest control, fire control systems, elevators, gates, bollards, service calls, architectural, structural and building systems.

We are V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Location of worksite: NW Washington, DC

Full Time Monday - Friday

Subject to emergency on-call and callback status including nights, weekends, holidays. Flexibility to work alternative schedules or overtime as necessary.

Summary

Serve as a Licensed HVAC Technician or Licensed Building Engineer and perform complex technical work in the HVAC trade functions, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of commercial building systems, equipment, and related mechanical systems, in accordance with applicable industry codes.

Licensed HVAC Technician or Licensed Building Engineer performs a variety of HVAC functions. Perform a variety of general maintenance functions including efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems. Building systems include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, masonry, flooring, and hardware.

Required Licenses, Registrations or Certifications for HVAC Mechanic Or Building Engineer

• Required: Hold and maintain required federal badging for building access.
• Required: Journeymans HVAC License or DC 3^rd Class Engineer License
• Required: Universal CFC
• Preferred: OSHA 10 Training, OSHA Asbestos Awareness, UST Class C Certification

Licensed HVAC Mechanic or Building Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains and supports subcontractors in the performance of maintenance on all primary and secondary HVAC systems.

• Be proficient and knowledgeable in HVAC systems.
• Perform all HVAC requirements of the building(s)
• Must have technical knowledge of, operate, maintain, and perform proactive, reactive, and preventive maintenance of commercial and industrial Building Automation System (BAS), 200+ tons Centrifugal Chillers, Air Cooled Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units, DX units, Pumps, Variable Air Volume, Reheats, Fan Coil Unit, Low Pressure Steam, Steam Traps, Heat Exchangers, Chemical Treatment, Controls and other building mechanical equipment.
• Must be familiar with emergency systems including redundancy, isolation, change over, and shut down of all utilities, and mission critical systems.
• Perform periodic tours, recording required data in operating logs.
• Perform maintenance duties in accordance with standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices. including changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing fan, pump and motor bearings as required, inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts, monitor condenser, chilled, heating and secondary water chemical treatment and its associated feed equipment, clean and maintain cooling towers, and perform annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed.
• Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps. Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, verify rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris.
• Be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of Chiller Plant Operations and Building Mechanical Systems.

Licensed HVAC Mechanic or Licensed Building Engineer Required Experience to be Successful:

• Five years (within the past seven years) experience of HVAC/Engineering experience in O&M/Facilities Management of buildings with equipment of the approximate size, complexity, and other characteristics of the equipment to be operated and maintained. One building, approx. one (1) million square feet.
• Must be able to independently determine appropriate work methods per applicable codes and craft techniques necessary to accomplish work assignments and be capable of performing a variety of HVAC/Engineer services.
• Knowledgeable in sizing area for proper size BTUs for heating and cooling.
• Proficient in brazing and soldering techniques.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a variety of workspaces including crawl, kneel, sit, climb, push and pull for extended periods of time.
• Frequent standing, bending, stooping and/or moving throughout commercial building including stairs in utility areas.
• Ability to move, lift or carry heavy objects of 50 pounds or more to include ductwork, furnaces or materials.

Your benefit coverage begins on your first day with us!

• Paid federal holidays
• CIGNA medical & dental
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• EyeMed vision
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Optional Long Term Disability after 60 days
• 401K pre-tax and Roth with generous company match and vesting after 60 days
• Vacation & sick leave

EEO Statement: Trademasters prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Company takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status or disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled