Building Engineer I (SHC)

EMCOR Government Services, Inc.•Palo Alto, CA

27d•$51 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS) has an immediate need for a Building Engineer on the Stanford Medicine project in the Palo Alto, CA area. This role is responsible for the operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of building-related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion joints, and other building mechanical systems. The work involves lifting heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus and may be performed in areas of extreme heat or cold. The Building Engineer receives and responds to service calls, taking immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years experience in the operation of central building equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and / or electronic systems.
Experience & proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems.
Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance.
Experience & proven ability to Braze / Solder copper pie, thread black pipe.
Basic carpentry skills.
Strong knowledge of operation of building auxiliary systems i.e. fire-life safety, stand by emergency generators, UPS Systems.
Familiarity of general building systems i.e. vertical lift equipment, overhead doors.
Ability to write, execute written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations.
Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all related mechanical, electrical, control systems, air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints.
Install electrical circuits.
Repair all restroom fixtures, sweat / braze copper pipe.
"Safe off" systems to facilitate repairs.
Replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars etc.
Perform minor electrical tasks to include bulb and ballast replacement.
Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator, UPS and associated components.
Request necessary material to complete required repairs.
Routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, belts, lubrication, control and performance check of building systems and equipment.
Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switch-gear, record inspections, and write reports to Supervisors.
Perform any additional duties on an as "required" basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations.