Apprentice Engineering Technician Jobs in Springfield, VA

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The focus of the Engineer Technician will be to ensure all building systems are maintained in a fully functioning and safe manner. The Engineer Technician will also be responsible for completing carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, painting, drywall/finish repair, and other facilities related tasks as assigned.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain all (EH&S) Safety requirements to include PPE, LOTO, CFC refrigeration/recovery plan, ladder safety, driving safety, light/battery recycle program, SDS, emergency operations plan, fuel fill procedures, weekly fuel level inspections, and spill response plan.

• Complete all work orders within guidelines established in maintenance SOPs.
• Ensure all PM's/CM's are properly identified in the CMMS. Complete all assigned CM's in a timely and proficient manner.
• Complete all routine building mechanical system PMs. Perform daily building system maintenance checks.
• Maintain Engineering Safety Inspection books for all locations, ensures all documents are filed in each book as required.
• Ensure all systems are fully operational, maintained and all required state/local/department inspections are completed and documented and filed at all times. This includes Fire alarm/Life safety systems, HVAC, Cooling towers, pumps, CRAC units, Split systems, Chillers, Mechanical, electrical, appliance repairs as soon as possible as not to effect operations. All issues must be promptly reported to the VP of Facilities.
• Maintain all HVAC and related equipment to include repair of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations. Ensure all appliances are operating per design, make all required repairs and report issues to the VP of Facilities immediately.
• Troubleshoot and replace pumps, motors, compressors, coils, filters, controllers, all electrical components, control boards, pulleys, belts, valves and seals. Report all failed or failing equipment to the VP of Facilities immediately.
• Assist with snow removal, escorting contractors, assist with all plumbing repairs, perform basic carpentry/handyman tasks, and maintain clean work areas. Assist in performing annual facility inspections as directed. Perform required drywall repairs, painting, and minor carpentry tasks as required. Execute internal moves and associated furniture set-up.
• Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment. Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications. Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
• Maintain and operator emergency Generators. Maintain and inspect the UST and day tank, monitor fuel levels per program. Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
• Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs. Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations. Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated. Perform minor finish repairs and painting as required. Perform minor carpentry tasks as required. Execute internal moves and associated furniture set-up.
• Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and complies with applicable regulations. Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
• Participate in the reliable operation of a safe physical plant, performing preventive maintenance as directed, keeping SOP book up to date, following SOPs, and follow emergency plans as directed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED), technical school apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
• Licensed CFC, 4-5 years' experience in general building maintenance required.
• Experience troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing problems required.
• Experience in entry level maintenance, Plant Equipment and Operations and Controls, Basic, Blueprint Reading, CFC Seminars and Test, Basic Electricity, Schematics, Electrical Systems, Electric Motors Electrical Systems Code & Theory, and Basic Boiler Plant Operator required.
• Must be willing to work off hours (evenings and weekends) and respond to emergencies as directed by the VP of Facilities.
• Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires excellent verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
• Must be able to replace pumps, motors and seals.
• A basic training understanding of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC is required.
• Working knowledge of piping systems and ability to read blueprints, respond to service tickets, clean cooling towers, conduct bathroom inspection, change filters, maintain mechanical rooms in a clean, operational state,
• This position requires use of computers and the ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Independent judgment or initiative is expected.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

What We Offer - for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:

Because ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.

• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.

• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information