• Job Description

  Req#: REF589N

  Company Description

  Carr Workplaces provides the space, tools, connectivity and community to help your business thrive. From start-ups to fast growing companies, we’re in your corner. We've got supportive staff, flexible options on ways to work, nationwide locations, and a vibrant community that loves to collaborate. We’re here to do whatever it takes to get to the next level.

  Interested in working for Carr Workplaces? We provide a vibrant, progressive and entrepreneurial community to our clients. This type of atmosphere starts with our people. We have the perfect blend of professionalism and character to build the most collaborative and energetic community possible. If you’re an energetic, social-minded team player, we want to hear from you.

  Job Description

  The Building Engineer I will perform specific duties, working under limited supervision to ensure the building and/or portfolio of buildings are properly maintained and operating. They will be responsible for engineering operations, as directed by the chief engineer, as well as assisting tenants. Entry-level trade skills to include plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

  Duties:

  - Interacts with tenants to schedule repairs, such as light bulbs and ballast replacement, or HVAC for their suite.

  - Monitors building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure that the operation of equipment is within design.

  - Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

  - Performs preventative maintenance as assigned and monitors water chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchanges, air handling equipment, fans, automatic temperature controls, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, valves, plumbing fixtures, and other mechanical and electronic equipment and systems in the building.

  - Helps to remove snow and ice from the outside of the building.

  - The position is considered essential personnel and is required to respond to after-hours emergencies.

  - Performs other duties as assigned.

  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 stand for prolonged periods of time, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee much be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to differentiate items such as chill water lines, condenser water lines, and the fire system.

  Qualifications

  Education/Experience:

  - High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

  - Current OSHA 10 card or significant OSHA training.

  - Trade skills to include water treatment, plumbing, electric, heating, and cooling.

  - 0 – 2 years' relevant experience in modern office building. Strong “hands on” troubleshooting skills in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.

  Core Competencies/Skill Sets:

  - Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to communicate solutions effectively.

  - Demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Proactive and positive demeanor with a “can do” attitude.

  - Resilient in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity.

  - Excellent client relations and interpersonal skills.

  - Provide follow-up and consistently meet deadlines.

  - Demonstrates attention to detail.

  - Basic computer skills.

  Additional Information

  Compensation & Benefits:

  - Salary Range: $24.04 - $26.44 per hour + benefits + annual bonus (based on performance and company profitability).

  - Benefits Package: Includes 401(k) with company match, benefits (health, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, STD/LTD), and professional development opportunities.

  At Carr Workplaces, we value our team members and their professional success. Join us and be part of a company that prioritizes hospitality, innovation, and collaboration.

  This position is based at the Willard Office Building in Washington, DC.

  For more details on benefits, visit: carrworkplaces.com/benefits.

• About the company

  Carr Workplaces provides flexible, short-term coworking space and office leases for all your needs. Trusted by small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

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