Building Tour Mechanic

Building Tour Mechanic

The Building People

life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Virginia, Reston

Jun 13, 2025

Description/Job Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Building Tour Mechanic for the facilities operation and maintenance program to support a federal Agency in Reston, VA. The Tour Mechanic will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC trade and be multi-skilled in others (Electrical, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

Responsibilities/Duties:

The Building Tour Mechanic is the onsite staff member responsible for monitoring critical building systems, making adjustments, and responding to emergencies during a specific shift within a 24/7 schedule.

Required Skills:

Five (5) years of experience on federal facility Operations and Maintenance with a similar size and scope

Communication skills required to interface and coordinate with other technicians.

Experience in Building Automation System (BAS) operations with experience using the SIEMENS DESIGO software and hardware.

Capable of performing physical labor including, walking, standing, lift up to 40lbs, pulling, climbing up and down ladders and agility/dexterity to perform duties assigned.

A 6th Class Stationary Engineers license from Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Washington, DC is required.

Preferred Skills:

Five (5) years of progressively responsible HVAC equipment installation, maintenance, and repair experience which includes one year of HVAC control maintenance and repair experience and completion of a HVAC control training program applicable to type of system

Preferred qualifications include prior experience with data center HVAC systems, building automation systems, and critical building infrastructure systems.

Required Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.

Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's

OSHA certified and trained in the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

Shall be proficient in brazing and soldering techniques

Shall be knowledgeable in sizing area for proper size BTU's for heating and cooling

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ... and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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