Shift Engineer First Class

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20010


 

Kids Are Our Everything.

 

Department

10029 Facility Management

 

Pay Range

$29.15 - $57.24

 

 

About this Role:

Building Automation System:

Log/Record/Report building abnormalities and respond to all requests in order of priority. Make adjustments and performs repairs on ventilation, refrigeration, and heating equipment and components. Determines when auxiliary system components need to be brought "on-line" to maximize equipment load balance and to maintain acceptable indoor environmental conditions.

Performs minor repairs to mechanical, plumbing, electrical controls, Pneumatic Tube, and components of heating

and air-conditioning systems with auxiliary support equipment.

Plant Inspections:

Conducts physical inspections of steam pressure reducing stations, main and auxiliary pumps, and performs such tasks as oiling and greasing, testing for refrigerant leaks, proper functioning of controls. Including inspection, testing, and repair of equipment for correct and efficient operation of all building systems.

Control Room activities:

Monitors Building automation system, UPS, Generators , Pneumatic Tube system, Fire Alarms Systems, Elevators, MedGas Notification Systems for abnormalities and performs minor repairs and troubleshooting.

Ensure the proper functioning of fire protection systems: (Arming and disarming of fire alarm system devices, draining and filling of sprinklers for construction projects including service calls for repairs).

Maintaining daily logs of operation, maintenance and safety activities, including DRCA regulatory logs for compliance.

Accountable for shift activities, emergencies, and dealing with events effectively with limited support and or supervision from management.

As required direct, coordinate and provide technical guidance of activities performed by facility staff, contractors and equipment specialist engaged in corrective service for resolution. In the absence of qualified Tradesman, the shift engineers will perform all duties as needed to preserve patient safety, comfort and/or compliance.

Logging, monitoring all items housed within control room: Including but not limited to Keys /Radio's and CMMS equipment.

Be on-call in a rotational basis and fill in for emergency call outs as required.

Responds to all hospital emergencies of any nature which includes but not limited to leaks, fire alarms, odors, snow removal, etc..

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

 

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED HS diploma, GED or equivalent required. Preferred, Trade or Tech School in HVAC or Refrigeration. (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Must possess an active 1st Class Steam Engineering license for the District of Columbia, and valid Universal CFC certification. (Required)
Must hold a valid drivers license. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
5 years At least 5 years of related and progressive experience, with 2 years’ experience
operating computerized building automation systems.

A minimum of 2 years of prior experience as a 1st Class DC Engineer in a large facility similar in the size and scope of (750,000+ square feet).

Working knowledge of all applicable EPA & OSHA standards related to the position. Preferred at least 3 Years of healthcare experience within an acute care and research hospital. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Must have in-depth skill and knowledge in HVAC systems and the ability to perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all operational and mechanical equipment along with the knowledge to operate related mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery is required.
Must have Building Automation and Floor level network operation training such as Pneumatic Controls, Siemen’s Apogee/Niagara/Tridium, Johnson, Metasys, Auto Logic or other Automation controls.
Familiarity with automated work order systems. PC operation systems and mobile work entry devices
Knowledge of Intranet Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel) and utilizing E-mails, calculator and copy machines.
Frequently bend/stoop, sit, stand/walk and reach; lift, carry, push, pull >40<75 pounds during shift.

Functional Accountabilities
Monitoring of Children's National Hospital and Extended Campuses.

• Monitor Control Room activities during shift; decide when to switch, change or reset the computer monitored system in case of emergencies to accommodate continuous services.

• Monitor all Building Systems for normal and abnormal conditions and take corrective measures to re-establish properfunctioning of building operations. Systems include but not limited to: Building automation system, Generator Monitoringsystem, Pneumatic Tube system, Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Systems, Elevators, MedGas Notification Systems etc.

• Drain, fill, and respond to issues with fire sprinkler/suppression systems.

• Ensure essential systems are properly functioning by walking through the Hospital at least once each shift to check and record reading on gauges, dials, lights, meters, alarms, levers, switches and any other devices that regulate the equipment.

• Provide support services for all buildings, maintain and update logs and entering of service request into CMMS(Computer Maintenance Management System)

• Formulate work orders for onsite maintenance staff or building service vendors

• Ability to read Building Maps/Blueprints

• Answer Phones, Radio and Emails.

Analysis/Documentation

• Run and analyze daily documented summaries of the building operating systems to determine their status.

• Document trends in equipment performance and recommend corrective action or replacement.

• Document all abnormal on-site and extended campus events in within shift Situation Report(SITREP).

Emergency Response/Member of Emergency Team

• In emergencies and/or crisis situations with any essential utility , coordinate the proper response required to bring system back into operational status.

• Respond to all hospital emergencies to include but not limited to: Fire alarms, fire sprinkler, water leaks, power outages, elevator entrapments, and weather related issues.

• Act a member of the internal and external disaster team.

Operate Building Automation Systems

• Operate, diagnose and monitor all building automation systems to include Main and Extended Campus locations.

• Assist with Pm Maintenance team tasks by utilizing Building Automation to stop/start/disable/lockout systems.

• Acknowledge, log, act, diagnose, ticket, track, and clear Building Automation alarms keys, radio, mobile electronic devices and vehicle use by Contractors/CNH Employees

• Maintain the logging and retrieval process for keys, two-way radios and hospital-owned electronic devices or vehicles to building contractors and Hospital personnel.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

• Must be able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to climb ladders, kneel, bent, stoop, push pull and lift up to 50 lbs

• Must be comfortable working at heights and in small spaces when necessary.

• Be able to work and stay around loud equipment and hot equipment rooms.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Materials Management

• Identify material and tools needed to carry out job functions.

• Make sure purchase orders and reports are legible, accurate, complete and on time.

Code Compliance/Safety

• Make sure all work is completed within code by the governing body having jurisdiction.

• Establish and ensure compliance with work schedules.

• Insure DCRA Logs and rounds are completed per established guidelines.

• Utilize Lock-out tag-out and OSHA safety protocols

Corrective and Preventive Maintenance

• Perform corrective maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

• Perform preventive maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems or equipment to determine functional problems and makes repairs as needed.

• Maintain corrective tickets. PM cards, project sheets and keep the status white board up-to-date.

• Perform corrective maintenance on Pneumatic Tube System as required

• Address and close out Preventive/Corrective Maintenance tickets as assigned.

Quality Assurance/Customer Service

• Take the initiative to identify and report deficiencies in the physical plant of the hospital.

• Diagnose and resolve trouble ticket/work orders thoroughly until completed.

• When necessary, routinely follow up with manager to communicate or request assistance in order to complete work orders.

• Follow up with requestor during and at the completion of a work order to ensure problem has been corrected.

• Routinely utilize all safety measures as related to work orders and specific task

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

 

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

 

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

 

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.