Facilities Engineer

Love Where You Work•Provo, UT

About The Position

This position has primary responsibility to manage and maintain the following building engineering systems: HVAC and mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical distribution and lighting to include emergency generator and UPS systems, elevator systems, the hardware side of access control and door hardware, signage, furniture and equipment, and utility systems. In addition to taking a primary role in managing the previously mentioned building systems, also performs preventative maintenance and other repairs as needed. As a member of the Facilities Team, this position has a shared responsibility for ensuring that the maintenance, operation, engineering, inspection, and management of ALL Credit Union space, property, buildings, grounds, equipment, furnishings, utilities, and appurtenant systems is accomplished in a professional and excellent manner. This position will work closely with the Facility Operations and Office Management functions within the department to ensure that this objective is accomplished, as well as directs, supervises, and assists outside service personnel and vendors to accomplish the same. Additionally, this position will make recommendations to ensure the safe, clean, attractive, and reliable function of Credit Union Facilities & Property.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensing in a building trade preferred.
Driver’s License.
Bondable.
Training and experience in a building/construction trade required.
Licensing or certifications in HVAC or electrical systems required.
A practical understanding of purchasing policies and procedures.
Familiarity with sources of vendors and suppliers.
Knowledge of building equipment and maintenance procedures.
A professional and trade level understanding of blueprints and the operation of electrical, mechanical, heating, cooling, plumbing equipment, fire systems as well as building finish systems.
Working knowledge of architectural drawings and documents.
Knowledge and understanding of building codes.
Ability to effectively use computer spreadsheets, word processing, and other standard business and construction related software.
7 yrs. Minimum related construction and/or maintenance experience.
The highest level of mechanical and problem solving abilities.
Well organized and able to work well independently.
Able to coordinate well with others and professionally assist members as needed.
Attentive to detail.
Able to operate drills, electrical tools, welder, meters, timers, hand tools, snowplow, salt/sand spreader truck, and all related machinery.

Responsibilities

Manages the maintenance and upkeep of assigned credit union Facility Engineering systems in a proper, professional, and efficient manner to ensure that all functions are attractive, functional, safe, and secure.
Negotiates and executes approved contracts and agreements with outside vendors and contractors for professional and technical services and support relative to the engineering function of the department.
Operates, manages, and repairs assigned building and equipment systems to maintain proper heat, cooling, power, water, plumbing, security, lighting, etc., at all times.
Will support and coordinate with the Facilities Operational function relative to the custodial and grounds keeping systems and methods to ensure clean, attractive, and safe offices for members, employees, vendors, and visitors.
Performs and/or arranges scheduled preventative maintenance service on assigned building systems and equipment.
Supervises and performs maintenance for fire and life safety systems, and the hardware side of access control and door systems.
Performs or causes to perform building and equipment modifications, engineering, repairs and upkeep involving and demanding a broad range of highly skilled expertise.
Provides supervision and direction to outside service and repair work.
Provides emergency, 24 hour on call service as required.
Completes assigned maintenance functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and ADA, OSHA, and building code regulations.
Works with supervisor to manage the budgeting and expense function pertaining to assigned building systems.
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, contractors, and trade professionals.
Effectively coordinates with other department staff, stakeholders, and vendors, ensuring optimal performance.
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Credit Union personnel and with management.
Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned, to include the following.