Building Engineer

San Antonio River Authority•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Oversees the maintenance of facilities which includes facilities operations, maintenance, and repairs, including HVAC; facilities construction/renovation and major maintenance, custodial, landscaping, and other maintenance services for River Authority-owned facilities. Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

Requirements

A High School diploma or G.E.D equivalency and three (4) years of progressively responsible experience in custodial work and maintenance; care of commercial buildings including HVAC diagnosis and repair; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Required to obtain EPA Universal Certification and Electrical Maintenance Technician license after probationary period.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Workplace safety best practices
Sanitizing procedures
Security and fire systems
Painting, carpentry, and general maintenance
HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
Safe lifting procedures
Current office practices and equipment, including applicable software.
Microsoft Office Suite
Interpret blueprints, floorplans, and schematics.
Communicate orally and in writing.
Customer Service
Experienced in closing out work orders through maintenance management system and proficient in using digital tools and work iPads to complete assigned work ordered.
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Oversees the maintenance of facilities, including electric, plumbing, fire safety, security, HVAC, painting, and carpentry tasks.
Meets with contractors to coordinate building repairs and maintenance projects.
Manages fire safety and security alarm equipment, including testing, repair, and scheduled maintenance.
Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC repairs required of SARA facilities which includes maintenance of heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, with or without assistance.
Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, floors, and other general repairs, adjustments, and installations about the property.
Perform F/L/S preventative maintenance on equipment throughout SARA facilities.
Perform preventive maintenance duties at various locations in accordance with River Authority standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices.
Identify potential facility issues and report findings to the Facilities foreman.
Travel to multiple locations as needed for facility maintenance and other assignments.
Review assigned work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Update all work orders in the automated system and complete all tasks within the required SLA.
Utilization of Outlook calendar to plan for upcoming projects and coordinate sanitation and ordering of supplies to support projects and events.
Supports janitorial services when needed.
Required to be on the “On-call” rotation schedule and be able to respond to on-call request within one hour.