BUILDING ENGINEER / HVAC TECHNICIAN - Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm [UNION]

Guardian Service Industries•Norwalk, CT

13h

About The Position

The Building Engineer / HVAC Technician is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of city buildings and their plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, building automation, life-safety, fire-protection, security, and related systems. The role requires practical knowledge of modern facility operations and connected equipment, digital work-order systems, BMS/BAS operation, trend logs, alarms, energy-management tools, mobile documentation, and safe coordination with outside contractors. The engineer identifies abnormal conditions, responds promptly, performs hands-on repairs when appropriate, and supports reliable, safe, and energy-conscious building operations. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., under the direction of the Chief Engineer. It is a union position covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Compensation is $50.45 per hour. Benefits are provided in accordance with the agreement and include paid time off, recognized holidays, sick leave, pension/annuity/welfare contributions, training benefits, and other negotiated employment benefits. Emergency response and on-call coverage may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in building operations, engineering, HVAC, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair building HVAC and mechanical equipment.
Working knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, life-safety, fire-protection, and security systems.
Experience operating and maintaining BMS/BAS systems, including schedules, setpoints, alarms, trends, overrides, and basic controller-level troubleshooting.
Ability to use computers, tablets, smartphones, digital meters, test instruments, CMMS/work-order software, email, and electronic documentation systems.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, mechanical drawings, control diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and sequence-of-operation documents.
Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and make sound operational decisions.
Necessary licenses and certifications for assigned work, such as D2, S2, or OE2.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong customer-service, communication, documentation, and computer skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and safely access mechanical rooms, rooftops, equipment spaces, and other building areas.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
Ability to work in a technology-supported facility environment using BMS/BAS platforms, digital work orders, mobile devices, cloud- or network-based documentation, electronic drawings, equipment histories, and remote-support tools.
Working knowledge of HVAC and controls technologies such as BACnet/Modbus communications, VFDs, VRF/VRV systems, smart sensors, connected thermostats, energy dashboards, alarming, trending, and basic networked-device troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, BMS/BAS, Building Operator, OSHA, EPA 608, or other applicable technical training, where applicable.
College, trade school, or technical school completion; HVAC certificates; Building Operator Program coursework; engineering technical training; or building operations and maintenance training certificates.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings, grounds, mechanical rooms, equipment, and systems for unsafe, abnormal, or malfunctioning conditions.
Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems, including lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, filter changes, belt replacement, sensor checks, calibration support, consumable-part replacement, and periodic testing.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and HVAC equipment, including air handling units, rooftop units, split systems, pumps, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, exhaust systems, VFDs, motors, hydronic components, refrigeration circuits, and related controls.
Operate, monitor, and maintain BMS/BAS platforms, including schedules, setpoints, alarms, graphics, trend logs, overrides, controller communication issues, and basic control-sequence verification.
Use BMS/BAS data, trend logs, meters, gauges, test instruments, and field observations to diagnose comfort complaints, equipment faults, nuisance alarms, energy waste, and abnormal system operation.
Respond to emergencies, equipment failures, leaks, environmental complaints, loss of heating or cooling, alarms, and other building-related issues.
Assist with installation, modification, replacement, and commissioning support for building equipment, controls, sensors, networked devices, and system upgrades.
Perform or oversee electrical and plumbing troubleshooting and repairs within licensing, safety, and departmental limits.
Perform or oversee water treatment, testing, documentation, and follow-up for boilers, cooling towers, closed loops, and related systems.
Use digital work-order or CMMS platforms, tablets, mobile devices, photographs, and electronic records to receive, prioritize, document, and close work orders.
Prioritize service calls, document corrective actions, communicate status updates, and follow up after work is completed.
Evaluate and recommend equipment repairs, service upgrades, controls improvements, energy-conservation measures, and capital replacement needs.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs with contractors, vendors, controls technicians, IT support, and city departments when work cannot be completed in-house.
Coordinate contractor access, occupant communication, and management approvals for work requiring outside support; maintain records of contractor work, findings, and recommendations.
Order parts, filters, supplies, and materials; maintain stock and inventory controls and appropriate documentation.
Work with the Chief Engineer and Building Manager on annual maintenance planning, budgeting, capital projects, and equipment replacement planning.
Respond to occupant concerns involving safety, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, indoor air quality, and environmental needs, both directly and through the work-order system.
Maintain maintenance logs, equipment records, digital files, inspection documentation, BMS notes, alarm history, and repair records.
Follow written operating and safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, cybersecurity practices, and site-specific building procedures.
Keep work areas, mechanical rooms, storage rooms, shops, and equipment spaces clean, safe, and professional.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Document work clearly using notes, photographs, readings, alarm history, trend captures, and repair recommendations.
Coordinate with IT, controls contractors, and equipment vendors while following departmental policies for passwords, remote access, network security, and equipment access.
Be available for emergency response and on-call coverage as assigned.