Building Engineer II Mid Peninsula (Stanford Health)

EMCOR Government Services, Inc.•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$55 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

EMCOR Government Services is hiring a Building Engineer II at Stanford Healthcare Center in Palo Alto, California. The role is responsible for operating, replacing, repairing, and maintaining building-related mechanical, electrical, control, plumbing, and HVAC systems and equipment, including air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, and expansion joints. The engineer responds to service calls and takes prompt action to resolve emergencies and system breakdowns. Work may involve lifting heavy equipment and working in areas of extreme heat or cold. The position also involves routine and preventive maintenance, inspection and operation of building and emergency systems, documenting inspections, and reporting findings to supervisors. The engineer must be able to participate in an on-call rotation, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Hold one of the following: Electrical Trainee (ET) card, Journeyman Electrician License, or EPA Universal certification.
At least five years of experience operating central building equipment and HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems.
Proven experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, project management, sustainability initiatives, and innovative solutions.
Demonstrated ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, and HVAC auxiliary systems.
Demonstrated ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance.
Ability to braze or solder copper pipe and thread black pipe; basic carpentry skills.
Strong knowledge of building auxiliary systems, including fire-life safety, standby emergency generators, and UPS systems.
Familiarity with general building systems, including vertical lift equipment and overhead doors.
Ability to write and follow written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures used in maintenance operations.
Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
Ability to safely and skillfully use related hand and power tools.
Ability to participate in a required on-call rotation, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Operate, replace, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, control, plumbing, and HVAC equipment and systems, including air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints.
Install electrical circuits and perform minor electrical work, including bulb and ballast replacement.
Repair restroom fixtures and sweat or braze copper pipe.
Safely shut off systems to facilitate repairs.
Replace ceiling tiles and repair or replace door hardware, locks, and panic bars.
Routinely operate and inspect emergency generators, UPS systems, and associated components.
Request materials necessary to complete repairs.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including filter changes, belt replacement, lubrication, and building-system control and performance checks.
Inspect mechanical and electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, record inspections, and write reports to supervisors.
Respond to service calls and take immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns.
Perform additional duties within the scope of contractual obligations.