Building Engineer

Des Moines Airport Authority•Des Moines, IA

148d•Onsite

About The Position

The Des Moines Airport Authority is seeking a qualified Building Engineer to perform maintenance functions on various mechanical systems at the Des Moines International Airport. Under general supervision, this role participates in operating, maintaining, and repairing heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment. The position involves heavy lifting, driving vehicles, and performing related work as required. This role requires 3rd shift work.

Requirements

Knowledge of the firing, operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, water heaters, large ventilating and air conditioning units and auxiliary equipment.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in servicing and repairing heating and cooling and auxiliary equipment.
Skill in performing wide range of mechanical tasks.
Ability to interpret and work from sketches, drawings, plans and blueprints.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions, making repairs and meeting emergency situations.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to detect malfunctions in equipment and troubleshoot repairs.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work without supervision
Ability to provide outstanding customer service both in person and on the telephone.
Mechanical aptitude.
High school diploma or equivalent, and 5 years of experience maintaining building facilities; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Successful post-employment offer physical and drug test
Successful background investigation to obtain unescorted airport identification/access privileges
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Low Pressure Boiler Operator Certificate issued by the Iowa Association of Building Maintenance Engineers within the first twelve months of employment. Failure to obtain such license may cause the employee to be subject to immediate termination of employment.

Responsibilities

Fires, maintains and monitors boilers
Operates and maintains building, ventilating and air conditioning systems and auxiliary equipment.
Observes meters and gauges and adjusts and repairs equipment.
Records data concerning operating hours, temperatures, pressure and fuel consumption and maintains operating logs and monitors and adjusts building equipment via building automation computer.
Repairs and maintains a variety of building and equipment.
Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, pumps, motors, restroom fixtures, and hot water heaters.
Assists in making electrical repairs.
Performs heavy lifting tasks.
Works in confined spaces, tunnels, shafts and at heights.
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs of jet bridge systems
Automated conveyor belt systems maintenance and repairs.
Removes snow from sidewalks and walkways.
Automated Car Wash equipment maintenance and repairs.
Overhead commercial door maintenance and repair.
Maintains general cleanliness of plant.
Regulates fuel and water consumption and tests and treats water.
Makes repairs and performs lubrication and preventative maintenance repairs/adjustment on a wide range of mechanical equipment.