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Aqua-Tots Swim School

Chief Building Engineer

Aqua-Tots Swim School, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Spectrum Management, LLC has been serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 25 years, providing comprehensive services that include construction management, facilities management, and real estate development services.

Department: Operations

The company is seeking a Chief Building Engineer (DC 3rd Class) to oversee one of our critical Washington, D.C. sites. The role involves observing and interpreting readings on gauges, meters, and charts, and adjusting controls/equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of the building systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of energy management and electrical systems

Provides monitoring of facility operating systems using available Building Automation Systems

Conducts tours of the building, observing and correcting system operations

Performs weekend DC 3rd Class Building Engineer Check per code

Supervises/directs building engineering/maintenance staff

Maintains Mechanical/Electrical rooms and associated equipment in a clean/orderly condition

Executes testing of life systems, emergency power systems, water treatment, elevators and other systems as required

Executes the quality assurance program that directs and controls quality, training, safety, and continuous quality improvement

Identifies areas of possible process failures before they happen; if failures occur, initiates immediate corrective action and long‑term solutions

Operates, monitors, maintains and repairs the facility’s HVAC, steam, chilled water, sanitary‑domestic water

Addresses current environmental issues and concerns relating to IAQ, UST, lead, radon, asbestos, and Legionella prevention

Performs variable air volume box repair and preventative maintenance

Performs HVAC unit troubleshooting repairs, minor air and water balancing, refrigerant recovery using gauges, and refrigerant system troubleshooting

Performs Quality Control inspections of all systems

Performs Preventative Maintenance and service calls as required during shift

Acts as senior representative at the building(s) during respective after‑hours shift

Cross‑trained to operate and maintain one or more systems: heat, air‑conditioning (cool, humidify, dehumidify, filter, and circulate air), refrigeration, steam or high‑temperature water, and electricity

Performs air volume/exhaust surveys and readings and assists with system‑wide air balancing

Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities The Chief Building Engineer may operate in a supervisory capacity for site maintenance, HVAC and engineering staff to coordinate building maintenance/repair duties.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

Valid DC 3rd Class Engineers License required

CFC License preferred

5+ years of experience operating in a facility with similar characteristics and job functions

Experience supervising an engineering/maintenance staff of three (3) or more a plus

Competencies

Knowledge of pneumatic/DDC control system application and calibration, and operational requirements of HVAC systems

Ability to prioritize work requests and orders according to departmental needs

Ability to work well with your hands and think quickly in emergency situations

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Working understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work with large amounts of data

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Strong attention to detail

Proactive approach to problem solving

Flexibility in a fast‑paced environment

Ability and willingness to follow instructions

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in stressful situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy

Ability to assess the customer’s immediate needs and ensure customer’s receipt of needed services through personal service or making appropriate referral

Ability to provide prompt, efficient and responsive service

Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations

To Apply: Please submit a resume.

Spectrum Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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