Building Engineer I/II/III

Position Overview

The City of Alexandria, a historic and vibrant community located in northern Virginia, offers an exciting opportunity for a Building Engineer I/II/III. Responsible for full performance and journey-level maintenance in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, the Building Engineer ensures maximum efficiency, quality, and economy in the City's buildings, which include both historic and modern facilities.

Under general supervision, you will perform skilled repairs and preventative maintenance on building systems such as automation systems, HVAC (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, VAV's, etc.), fire protection equipment, emergency generator backup systems, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, roof, and other essential systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, monitor, repair and replace controls for major/minor HVAC equipment including VFD drives, pneumatic and digital thermostats, and consumable parts like belts, filters, pumps, bearings, and couplings.
• Regularly check gauges to ensure proper operation of boilers and air conditioners and perform necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Calibrate and maintain control systems; conduct combustion efficiency tests on boilers and adjust burners for optimum performance.
• Monitor computer systems for HVAC performance, respond accordingly, and maintain logs of operations and temperature readings.
• Repair and replace plumbing parts and fixtures, including supply lines, valves, faucets, and O-rings, and clear drain lines.
• Utilize the work order maintenance system for scheduling repairs, manage administrative tasks, communicate with vendors, and update City works systems.
• Read blueprints and building drawings to identify equipment locations and diagnose issues.
• Operate the Building Automation System (BAS) to clear alarms, adjust schedules, and identify equipment in need of repair.
• Respond to after-hours emergency repair calls when on-call.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Building Engineer I: High School Diploma or GED with building trades or technical maintenance courses and one year of experience in operating and maintaining boilers, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
• Building Engineer II: High School Diploma or GED, plus an HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing Journeyman's License, five years of experience in repairing and maintaining HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, service of boilers, experience with automated building systems, Universal CFC Recovery License, and Low-Pressure Boiler Certification.
• Building Engineer III: High School Diploma or GED with an HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing Master license, three years of journey-level work experience, and at least two of the following certifications: Air Balancing Certification, Hydraulic Balancing Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, and/or Backflow Certification.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence and successfully complete pre-employment background checks including drug testing and criminal background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad base of knowledge in various maintenance disciplines including plumbing, electrical, generator, and general mechanical repairs.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems, Energy Management Systems (E.M.S.), and computer-based control and monitoring systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings, troubleshoot building systems, and identify problems for early detection of breakdowns.
• Flexibility to work after-hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Building Engineer I: $43,033.64 - $70,735.08 Annually; Building Engineer II: $47,460.14 - $78,011.18 Annually; Building Engineer III: $52,326.04 - $86,010.60 Annually.
• Opportunity to work for a respected City known for its rich heritage and promising future.
• Be part of a first response department where you contribute to essential emergency and maintenance services.