Chief Building Engineer

Texas Medical Association • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Meet or exceed the specific needs of the building owners, occupants and general public by ensuring proper systems operations through Energy Management System adjustments, preventive maintenance, and repairs.

Requirements

• Requires concentrated understanding of a specialized area of knowledge normally acquired through four years of high school, plus vocational training and associate degree in related field.
• 5 to 7 years' experience in commercial HVAC systems and equipment.
• Working understanding of automated Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Knowledge of word processing, data processing, Lotus or Excel.
• Commercial building type maintenance and operations experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems and equipment repair, plumbing, fire systems, locksmithing, carpentry, weatherproofing, building security, water treatment, computer programming, PM programs, construction.
• Ability to plan a budget, work and negotiate with contractors.
• Knowledge of Energy Maintenance Systems.
• Ability to plan work, organize and prioritize.
• Flexibility to deal with emergencies including after-hours calls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper cooling/heating operations.
• Respond in timely and efficient manner to occupant work and repair requests.
• Make HVAC adjustments.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance work with contractors as needed.
• Test emergency systems and perform inspections on a regular basis.
• Maintain cooling towers, equipment and condenser water pumps.
• Schedule testing and inspections of fire extinguishers, backflow preventers, chillers, generator, fire pump, fire alarm devices, smoke removal system, annual sequence testing, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all systems and make repairs as needed.
• Perform other related duties as directed or required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees