Apprentice Engineer
Hines
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with performing preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.
- Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor.
- Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical.
- Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property.
- Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.
- Apply basic knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.
- Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by Hines.
- Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
- Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
- Participate and learn all current Hines and property emergency procedures.
- Develop understanding and usage of fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property.
- Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner.
- Actively participate in required training activities and seminars.
- High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- One or more years related experience preferred.
- Related trade certifications preferred.
- Continually develop building engineering and related knowledge.
- Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
- Develop sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.
- Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
- Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
- Compute basic mathematical equations.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations.
- Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
- When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.).
- Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time.
- Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more.
- Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
- Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs).
- Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting).
- Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
- Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.