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

GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

The Building Engineer 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 calls for practical knowledge of modern facility operations, including connected equipment, digital work orders, 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 where appropriate, and supports reliable, safe, and energy-conscious building operations. The position works under the direction of the Chief Engineer and collaborates with the Building Manager, contractors, vendors, controls technicians, IT support, and city departments. Work includes inspecting facilities and equipment; performing preventive maintenance and repairs; monitoring and troubleshooting BMS/BAS systems; responding to emergencies and occupant complaints; documenting work electronically; managing parts and records; and supporting maintenance planning, budgets, capital projects, and equipment replacement. The role also requires following operating, safety, lockout/tagout, cybersecurity, and site-specific procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a union position covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Emergency response and on-call coverage may be assigned. Benefits are provided under the collective bargaining agreement.

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 or 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.
Required licenses and certifications for assigned work, such as D2, S2, or OE2.
Valid driver's license.
Strong customer-service, communication, documentation, and computer skills.
Availability for emergency response and on-call coverage as assigned.
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.

Nice To Haves

HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, BMS/BAS, Building Operator, OSHA, EPA 608, or other applicable technical training or certifications.
Completion of college, trade school, technical school, HVAC certificate, Building Operator Program coursework, engineering technical training, or building operations and maintenance training certificates.
Working knowledge of BACnet/Modbus communication, VFDs, VRF/VRV systems, smart sensors, connected thermostats, energy dashboards, alarms, trending, and basic networked-device troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings, grounds, mechanical rooms, equipment, and systems for unsafe, abnormal, or malfunctioning conditions.
Conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems, including lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, filter changes, belt replacement, sensor checks, calibration support, consumable 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 systems, 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 operation.
Respond promptly 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 repair and troubleshooting within licensing, safety, and department requirements.
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, photos, and electronic records to receive, prioritize, document, and close work orders accurately.
Prioritize service calls, document corrective actions, communicate status updates, and follow up after work is completed.
Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend equipment repairs, service upgrades, controls improvements, energy-conservation measures, and capital replacements.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs with outside contractors, vendors, controls technicians, IT support, and city departments when work cannot be completed in-house.
Coordinate contractor access, tenant or user communications, 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 control and document activity.
Work with the Chief Engineer and Building Manager on planning, budgeting, annual maintenance, capital projects, and equipment replacement planning.
Respond to occupant complaints concerning safety, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, indoor air quality, and environmental needs, directly and through the work-order system.
Prepare and 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 awareness practices, and site-specific building procedures.
Maintain clean, safe, and professional work areas, mechanical rooms, storage rooms, shops, and equipment spaces.
Perform other duties as assigned.