Summary This position is located in the District of Columbia Courts, Capital Projects and Facilities Management Division. Under general supervision, the employee performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work at the full-performance level in the mechanical or building trades in connection with the maintenance and repair of the Courts’ facilities, institutions, and buildings. Building Maintenance Engineers repair and maintain commercial and industrial buildings. Responsibilities BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Operates low-pressure steam boilers, hot-water boilers, and central air conditioning equipment. Inspects and adjusts all components of the HVAC systems. Maintains daily log sheets, which requires the recording of various aspects of equipment operation. Monitors and balances interior flow and temperature, as required by the change in outside temperature and humidity. Inspects building equipment, air handling units, boilers, steam stations, compressors, cooling towers to ensure the proper operation. Collects and transports hazardous waste materials including batteries and fluorescent tubes. Requisitions building maintenance supplies, material and equipment; assists in monitoring inventory; loads and unloads supplies, as necessary. Performs duties relative to the enterprise’s roof maintenance program; inspects condition of roofs; clean roof gutters and drains. Tests refrigerant systems for excessive air, leaks, and excessive load conditions and notifies supervisor of findings to enable corrective actions. *Documentation of education must be submitted with your application, or your application will not be considered. *Applicants please be advised that your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and that you meet the basic qualifications, or you will not be determined qualified for this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Background and security investigation are required. A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed. To qualify for this position, you must submit the following: Resume Completed Vacancy Questionnaire Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree) List of three (3) professional references Valid Driver's License District of Columbia Class 8A Refrigeration license or a District of Columbia Class 6 Steam & Hot Water Boiler License (if qualifying for grade 9) District of Columbia Class 3 Steam Engineer license or a Master’s certificate (if qualifying for grade 11) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour safety training certificate (if qualifying for grade 9 and/or 11) All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 8: High school diploma or GED certificate plus four (4) years of experience in basic (general) maintenance techniques in a variety of trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for a building or building complex. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 9: High school diploma or GED certificate plus five (5) years of experience in intermediate maintenance techniques in a variety of trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for a building or building complex. Must have and maintain a District of Columbia Class 8A Refrigeration license or a District of Columbia Class 6 Steam & Hot Water Boiler License. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour safety training is required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 11: High school diploma or GED certificate plus seven (7) years of experience in advanced maintenance techniques in a variety of trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for a building or building complex. Must have and maintain a District of Columbia Class 3 Steam Engineer license or be certified with the designation of a Master’s certificate (plumbing, electrical or HVAC). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour safety training is required. The incumbent must be licensed to operate a DC Courts' vehicle, and must be able to participate in a rotating, on-call duties, scheduled overtime and emergency support as needed. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Education To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service. Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees. All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.