Building Service Engineer

Staff Career•La Jolla, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Building Service Engineer trade classification has responsibilities that support operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC&R; Electrical; Plumbing; Central Plant Mechanical; Fabrication and Welding systems and infrastructure. Incumbents is responsible for resolving complex technical matters. The incumbent acts using acquired skill and experience, exercising Institute and professionally established safety precautions. Incumbent responds to service calls, performs preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with scheduled procedures. Trains lower-level employees in various technical areas. Incumbents is responsible for resolving complex technical matters; must be able to proficiently use building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems; estimate cost, time and materials for projects; participate in the maintenance and operations of applicable heating and air conditioning systems and equipment; maintain and service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties; perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures and maintain a safe and clean work environment; maintain records and logs; retrieve data related to work; performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports; train employees in various technical areas and consult and work with other trades workers. Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials and some positions will require EPA approved certification in refrigerant recovery.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2-5 years of specialized experience in one of the following: HVAC&R, Electrical, Plumbing, Central Plant Mechanical, or Fabrication and Welding.
Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification.
Microsoft Office; Project Management Software.
Demonstrated ability to read construction drawings and documentation.
Must be willing to maintain First Aid/CPR/AED training/certification.
Satisfactory completion of the post-offer physical required.
Must be able to use ladders to provide access to work areas and work from heights.

Nice To Haves

1 year trade school in one of the following trades: HVAC&R / Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Machining or Building Maintenance.
2 years of experience Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
2 years of experience Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
2 years of experience Flux cored arc welding (FCAW)
2 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication.
2 years of experience in machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

Operates, maintains and repairs a wide range of central plant equipment including but not limited to: boilers, steam generators, chillers, cooling towers, diesel generators, air compressors, vacuum pumps, water softeners, and reverse osmosis systems.
Manipulates features of building automation systems to adjust space temperatures and air intake to optimize comfort, while conserving energy; affect building automation programming schedules for the heating and cooling of campus facilities.
Responds to trouble calls such as: hot and cold calls, equipment alarms, water leaks, clogged drains, electrical power issues, and lighting issues.
Conducts chemical analyses for water treatment for various systems such as: chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and water softeners.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of ductwork, fan coil units, air handlers, vacuum pumps and air compressors.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of lights, switches, receptacles, conduit, Wiremold raceway and batteries.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of laboratory plumbing utilities, pipes, fittings, and fixtures.
Perform preventative maintenance on eyewash stations, emergency showers, and fire extinguishers.
Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, sweeping and mopping, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.