Building Maintenance Engineer

ABM•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Engineer performs skilled work in the operation, minor maintenance and of boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, compressors, instrumentation, generators, pumps, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting power, water, water treatment and other electrical and mechanical systems to achieve maximum performance and efficiency of operation on a daily basis. This role will be for a Class A office space in Austin, Texas. Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Pay: $28 - $35 The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent or GED.
Proof of being 18 years or older.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well.
Be in good physical health.
3 to 5 years of Building Maintenance experience.
Engineer is required to be a self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years in HVAC or Electrical work
Universal EPA Certification or Electrical Apprentice License
3-5 years supporting Life Safety and Fire system experience

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain all building equipment to ensure the operation of same is with design capabilities and to achieve proper environmental conditions prescribed by building management.
Perform preventive maintenance on the equipment as prescribed by ABM Engineering Services’ and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Perform all housekeeping functions and maintain a professional appearance of equipment and engineering spaces assigned to engineer.
Maintain an energy management program which ensures measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs to a minimum.
Overall responsibility for HVAC Systems, Water Treatment Procedures, Electrical and plumbing Equipment.
Coordination of Work Order Procedures, Vendor Relations, Building Management Communications.
Operate chillers, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature.
Operate air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for building’s lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance.
Operate, maintain, and report on Life Safety and Fire Systems within the scope of this assignment.
Preventive Maintenance Program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required service specifications.
Building Maintenance Engineers must have the ability to follow oral and written directions, demonstrate mechanical ability, keep accurate records, operate to the various types of equipment listed.
Building Maintenance Engineers must interface with the public, tenants, their peers and supervisors.
Verbal and written interpersonal skills are used daily and these skills are essential parts of the position.
Must be able to prepare written reports, complete log sheets, and read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
Building Maintenance Engineers perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's personnel policies, priorities, procedures and applicable laws.
Responsibilities could include training other employees and assigning and directing work.