Campus Night Engineer (Monday - Friday 3:30 pm to 12:00 am)
LCOR · Alexandria, VA · 3 wk ago
Engineering$47.8/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Monitor the operation of central plants and equipment.
- Work directly with operating engineers and maintenance staff to ensure operational procedures are understood and adhered to.
- Promote the growth and education of engineers under supervision.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service when communicating with managers, tenants, coworkers, and vendors.
- Oversee and evaluate six building campus plant operations, noting standard and non‑standard conditions and recognizing when to seek assistance.
- Assure all equipment is operated and maintained within manufacturer’s specifications and LCOR requirements.
- Understand preventive maintenance and overhaul schedules for all equipment and mechanical systems.
- Monitor and control the effectiveness and efficiency of energy usage without compromising tenant comfort.
- Understand OSHA guidelines and ensure equipment is maintained to standards.
- Execute performance testing on equipment using appropriate tools (refrigerant gauges, thermometers, volt‑ohm and amp meters).
- Read and comprehend blueprints and schematic diagrams of wiring, HVAC, plumbing, pneumatics, and building construction.
- Execute routine preventive maintenance tasks.
- Test, maintain, and restore to working order components of main engineering systems (HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, electrical, structural).
- Operate and use necessary manual and power‑driven tools.
- Lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.; climb ladders and stairs with service tools and equipment.
- Respond appropriately to and assist emergency response personnel when on duty or on call.
- Test, maintain, and restore emergency systems (fire alarm, fire suppression, fire pump, generator, emergency power circuits, emergency lighting).
- Ensure compliance with emergency procedures per local jurisdiction and LCOR requirements.
- Communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing about practical building systems.
- Maintain a proactive, persuasive, responsive, and service‑oriented communication style; stay calm in stressful situations.
- Manage energy use and reduce downtime; perform daily starting and stopping of mechanical equipment.
- Follow through on building‑related issues; manage own time with little supervision; handle multiple projects and changing priorities.
Requirements
- Capable of earning and maintaining Government controlled access to the facility.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience with comparable equipment and operations (preferred).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to pass LCOR training programs specific to campus equipment.
- Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- CFC Universal Certified.
- Ability to walk continuously.
- Available for emergency support 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Pay
$47.80 per hour.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm to 12:00 am.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Friendly work environment.