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Operating Engineer

McLean, VA💼 Full-time💰 $66,400–$81,400🗓 2026-07-24 → 2026-09-27

Core

Hands-on maintenance, minor repairs, and preventive care of building mechanical and electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient property operations.

Role type

Operating Engineer (Facilities Maintenance)

Builds

Operational reliability of building mechanical and electrical systems for commercial real estate clients

Domain

Commercial Real Estate / Building Operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, or carpentry trade skills; equipment installation, maintenance, and repair; blueprint and specification interpretation; safety compliance; predictive and preventive maintenance execution; on-call emergency response

Preferred skills

Building automation systems and controls experience; multi-trade discipline background; commercial office building environment experience; complex equipment troubleshooting; hazardous materials handling procedures

Technologies

Building control systems, UPS systems, volt meters, manual drain augers, plumbers helpers

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment; execute routine predictive, planned, and preventive maintenance tasks; inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, fans, valves, and motors; maintain electronic records for time tracking and repair documentation; serve as on-call engineer for after-hours emergencies

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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