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Building Engineer

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Springfield, VA
Closing date
Mar 23, 2021

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Industry
Engineering
Function
Engineer, QA Engineer, IT
Hours
Part Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Job Description

The Washington Post is hiring a Building Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity at our Springfield plant location. In this role you will play in important role in the publishing and printing The Washington Post.

Position is a weekend nights position

Responsibilities Include:
  • Monitor meters and other instruments attached to the equipment
  • Conduct building tours each shift, take regular instrument readings, keep a log of the equipment's operation.
  • Inspect equipment and look for any parts that need adjustment, lubrication, or repair
  • Make minor repairs or completely overhaul equipment, depending on the situation.
  • Keep records of all the routine service and repair activities


Requirements Include:
  • Be familiar with computers and know how to operate computer-controlled equipment.
  • Mechanical aptitude and should be in good physical condition
  • Ability to keep track of details and understand the importance of following schedules.
  • Familiarity with or ability to operate, maintain and repair
  • Boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water
  • Refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature
  • Air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control
  • Natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices.
  • Water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines.
  • Electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
  • Fuel oil systems, including pumps, valves, lines, controls and fuel tanks.
  • Sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins, water closets, urinals, toilets and piping.
  • Electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for building's lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance.


License Requirements:
  • DC 3rd Class Engineer or MD 1st Class Engineer
  • Universal CFC Certified


The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

#washpostlife

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
Website
Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US

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