Building Engineer

Company: Maret School
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 3, 2025

Job Description:

Maret School is seeking a highly skilled and hard-working building engineer to join our Facilities Department in creating a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for the school community. This role reports to a seasoned director of facilities. The building engineer is part of a team that takes on a wide variety of assignments from minor to multi-faceted and provides complex planned maintenance and in-house repairs to extend the lifespan of equipment, prevent breakdowns, and optimize performance. Importantly, the building engineer must be a collaborative, hard-working, and creative problem-solver. Other related duties may be assigned from time to time to meet the school's needs.HVAC Maintenance and Repair

• Complete complex maintenance on HVAC equipment such as chillers, pneumatic controls, lochinvars, VAV systems, VRF systems, air compressors, pumps, and boilers
• Identify, diagnose, and promptly address malfunctions with HVAC equipment, coordinating with the director of facilities and outside vendors as neededMechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Maintenance and Repair
  • Regularly inspect MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems for operability and to identify repair needs, documenting as needed
  • Complete identified MEP repairs, coordinating with the director of facilities and outside vendors as needed
  • Proactively maintain and repair building components including doors, door hardware, electrical switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, toilets, etc.Desired Expertise and Experience
    • Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electricity, plumbing, and maintenance
    • Ability to use a wide variety of tools and test equipment in performing repairs and maintenance
    • Washington, DC, Stationary Engineer license
    • Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate or equivalent
    • Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certification
    • Strong understanding of fire control panels and sprinkler systems
    • High school diploma or GED
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Familiarity with applicable technology systems (Microsoft Office suite, Asset Essentials ticketing system, BAS, and access control)Physical and Mental Requirements
      • Ability to effectively read, write, and otherwise communicate in English
      • Capable of bending, stretching, reaching, lifting and/or standing for extended periods and the ability to carry, lift, or drag heavy items (up to 50 pounds)
      • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to hear voices, alarms, bells, and horns
      • Willingness to work overtime as neededA successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
        • Consistent attention to detail
        • Ability to read and understand construction plans and blueprints
        • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
        • Commitment to professional development of self and others
        • Strong organizational and time-management skills
        • Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
        • Professional, cooperative, and courteous manner
        • Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environmentTo apply, please send a cover letter and re--sume-- BY EMAIL ONLY to mjoyce@maret.org. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.
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