Building Engineer - Union

Fluidics•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fluidics Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., is a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services. We offer complete mechanical and facilities services, as well as energy solutions, mobile services, retrofits, and design-build services. Backed by cutting-edge technology, our proactive approach to addressing clients’ most vital issues has enabled us to deliver responsive, highly effective solutions and build long-term relationships. The Building Engineer 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. This role 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, takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns, and oversees assigned utility mechanics, routine and preventive maintenance work.

Requirements

Mechanical Trades or Trade School certification in location applicable disciplines i.e. HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, Plumbing.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in the operation of central plant 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
Familiarity of general building systems i.e. vertical lift equipment, overhead doors.
Valid driver’s license as required to drive any vehicles which may be assigned.
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

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, thread black pipe
Drain & “safe off” systems to facilitate repairs.
Perform minor carpentry tasks, replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars etc.
Perform minor electrical tasks to include bulb and ballast replacement.
Clean coils in air handling units and convectors to maintain optimum heat exchange.
Assemble, install, repair, and maintain chilled and hot water systems.
Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator and associated components.
Requisition necessary material to complete required repairs.
Routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, lubrication, control and performance check.
Replace bearings, motors, and dampers.
Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, 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.