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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.

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