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Location : Arlington, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2413-24A-DES-SD
Department: Department of Environmental Services
Division: DES Facilities Management
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The (DES), Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking an experienced Building Engineer I to perform skilled maintenance and repairs to over 80 medium, large, and complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) building systems and equipment. This employee will also monitor over 38 County buildings using multiple computerized building automation control systems to assist with diagnosing malfunctions and problems with MEP, power generating, and life safety systems.
Specific duties include:
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
Special Requirements
Certification Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications within 12 month probationary period.
Background Check: An offer of employment WILL be contingent upon a favorable pre-hire background check. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Driver License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or they must provide a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the driving record.
Work Environment: Exposure to draft, noise, dust, grease and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting light to heavy objects and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Personal protective equipment may be required. May perform work indoors depending upon assignment.
Additional Information
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, Tuesday to Saturday every 10 weeks, or some other variation/rotation based upon departmental need. Also requires flexibility to work shifts other than normal shift to provide coverage to Justice Center.
Employee must be available for call-back and be willing to work after normal duty hours in emergency situations.
Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.
Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
#LI-Onsite
Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email .
Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).
More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.
Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.
Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
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What is your highest level of education? Check all that apply.
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How much experience do you have in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, generator and/or general mechanical repairs?
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Please indicate the experience you have (check all that apply): Please ensure the detail of any experience checked is reflected in your application for proper crediting.
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Please check if you have any of the following licensures/certifications (check all that apply):
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Please indicate the CFC Certifications you possess (check all that apply):
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Please describe your experience in more than one of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, emergency management, power equipment, generators, or general mechanical repairs? If not applicable, put N/A.
Required Question
Location : Arlington, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2413-24A-DES-SD
Department: Department of Environmental Services
Division: DES Facilities Management
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The (DES), Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking an experienced Building Engineer I to perform skilled maintenance and repairs to over 80 medium, large, and complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) building systems and equipment. This employee will also monitor over 38 County buildings using multiple computerized building automation control systems to assist with diagnosing malfunctions and problems with MEP, power generating, and life safety systems.
Specific duties include:
- Performing skilled preventive and corrective maintenance to standard systems and equipment as per manufacturer's recommendations and record all deficiencies and completed work;
- Troubleshooting inoperable or malfunctioning standard HVAC systems, equipment, and Building Automation systems components to ensure operability, including seasonal winterizing/de-winterizing;
- Diagnosing systems and performing plumbing repairs including clearing drain traps, snaking drain lines, repairing pipes and replacing plumbing fixtures;
- Assessing and repairing electrical systems including electrical outlets, light fixtures, and breakers and other minor electrical repairs;
- Responding to all types of emergency service requests to minimize damage to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems, Power Generating Equipment, Life Safety Systems, including coordinating connection of emergency roll-up generators;
- Providing shift coverage at County facilities, including the Justice Center, as needed and during emergency situations;
- Providing contractor oversight to inspect corrective and preventative maintenance tasks performed ensuring that work has been completed as required;
- Assisting bureau leadership in assessing existing equipment and providing recommendations and input to the Capital Improvement Plan; and
- Performing other job-related duties as assigned.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
- High school/GED/ vocational/trade school; and
- Three (3) years of experience in commercial buildings or a similarly complex environment in more than one of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, emergency management, power equipment, generators and/or general mechanical repairs.
- Performing maintenance, diagnosing and repairs to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance systems;
- Diagnosing malfunctioning power generating and life safety systems;
- Working in an environment with varied building portfolios;
- Working with mobile maintenance devices to receive and complete work orders; and
- Using computerized building automation control systems (BAS).
- Journeyman or Master Electrician License(s);
- HVAC-R (VA Licensure);
- Universal Refrigerant Recovery License; and
- CFC Universal, ARC Flash, or Confined Space Certifications.
Special Requirements
Certification Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications within 12 month probationary period.
Background Check: An offer of employment WILL be contingent upon a favorable pre-hire background check. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Driver License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or they must provide a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the driving record.
Work Environment: Exposure to draft, noise, dust, grease and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting light to heavy objects and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Personal protective equipment may be required. May perform work indoors depending upon assignment.
Additional Information
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, Tuesday to Saturday every 10 weeks, or some other variation/rotation based upon departmental need. Also requires flexibility to work shifts other than normal shift to provide coverage to Justice Center.
Employee must be available for call-back and be willing to work after normal duty hours in emergency situations.
Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.
Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
#LI-Onsite
Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email .
Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).
More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.
Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.
Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
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What is your highest level of education? Check all that apply.
- High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Completion of Vocational/Trade school
- Bachelor's Degree (or above)
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How much experience do you have in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, generator and/or general mechanical repairs?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
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Please indicate the experience you have (check all that apply): Please ensure the detail of any experience checked is reflected in your application for proper crediting.
- Performing electrical troubleshooting for 3 phase current or high voltage (277-480)
- Performing maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems
- Using computerized building automation control systems (BAS)
- Diagnosing malfunctioning power generating and life safety systems
- Diagnosing, testing and making plumbing repairs
- Working with computerized maintenance record systems
- Leading the mechanical and related repairs and maintenance of building systems
- Reading blueprints, plans, and system maps
- Confined space entry and trenching operations
- Basic computer experience using Microsoft or related software
- None of the above
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Please check if you have any of the following licensures/certifications (check all that apply):
- Universal Refrigerant Recovery License
- CFC Universal Certification
- ARC Flash Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- Local Journeyman or Master Electrician license(s) in VA or MD
- HVAC-R (VA Licensure)
- None of the above
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Please indicate the CFC Certifications you possess (check all that apply):
- Tier I Certification
- Tier II Certification
- Tier III Certification
- Universal Certification
- Not applicable
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Please describe your experience in more than one of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, emergency management, power equipment, generators, or general mechanical repairs? If not applicable, put N/A.
Required Question
