Building Engineer

Federal Reserve System • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is seeking a Building Engineer responsible for preventive/scheduled maintenance operations, site repairs, and operations consisting of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair. This intermediate-level role requires moderate supervision and involves operating and maintaining various building systems, including central heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electric service, water supply, and plumbing systems. The engineer will also manage VAV, Reheats, Pumps, and auxiliaries, operate Building Automation Systems (BAS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Computerized Maintenance Systems, and ensure the proper functioning of life safety systems. Additionally, the role involves assisting outside contractors and vendors during work and projects within the building.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of building HVAC System with increasing supervisory and/or management responsibility
• High Pressure Boiler Operators License for local municipality
• 1st Class Refrigeration Operator License for local municipality; certified in recovery of type 1, 2, and 3
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office including Outlook, Excel and Word required
• Experience with building HVAC and redundant power systems (UPS & generator) are required
• Ability to work on ladders, in crawl spaces and lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Must be able to use hand tools and test equipment required for the job
• Ability to work outside in all seasons and various weather conditions
• Responds to off-hour emergencies
• Must pass initial and subsequent drug tests based on nationally accepted drug screening standard

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains central heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electric service, water supply and plumbing systems.
• Operates and maintains VAV, Reheats, Pumps and all auxiliaries.
• Operates Building Automation Systems (BAS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Computerized Maintenance Systems.
• Assures all life safety systems i.e., electrical, water, fire system, etc. are tested and operating in good condition.
• Assists outside contractors and vendors when required work and projects are being performed in the building.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
• 401k savings plan
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Transit benefit
• Continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career
• Onsite gym
• Subsidized cafeteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED