Lead Facilities Engineer (Los Angeles)

Federal Reserve System•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation’s central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service. The Lead Facilities Engineer in our Los Angeles office works independently or as an assistant under the guidance and direction of the Manager, Chief Engineer, or Supervisor. This role is responsible for performing inspection, operations, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of building systems to ensure optimal facility performance and occupant comfort.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Typically, 8+ years of related facilities/building maintenance experience
Completion of Safety Certification required
Broad expertise in a wide variety of industry concepts, practices, procedures, and system applications
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics
Basic to intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite (email, Word, Excel)
Understanding and operation of Building Automation Systems (e.g., Metasys, Automated Logic)
Ability to work around operating machinery with electrical components and moving parts with a high degree of concentration

Nice To Haves

Trade certifications preferred but not required
Other specific certifications as required on Skill Assessment Matrix

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership of building comfort and provide ongoing attention to Building Automation System (BAS)
Identify and provide solutions to complex problems
Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs of equipment
Complete Safety Certification and all assigned safety training
Adhere to and follow all safety requirements
Act as project manager for small projects and repairs
Serve as point of contact (POC) for vendors with regular progress updates
Proactively complete all assigned projects including updates and closeout packages
May act as shift lead as assigned
Work collaboratively with other engineers in installing, operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment
Maintain main and branch power distribution panels, emergency generators, UPS systems, transfer switches, load banks, transformers, motor controllers, contractors, breakers, relays, sensors, switches, conduits, and wiring
Service boilers, chillers, AC units, humidifiers, compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, pumps, piping, motors, electric and pneumatic controls, valves, variable frequency drives, PLCs, building automation systems, and related equipment for heated, chilled, domestic, or processed water and air distribution
Maintain fire/life safety systems, access control, fire suppression, kitchen equipment, mail conveyor, currency residue transport/compaction, and fuel filtering and delivery systems
Assist service vendors and support construction projects
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Set expectations for cleanliness in all work areas including electrical and mechanical spaces, building services shops, cubicles, and storage locations
Respond to employee and building staff needs through service requests and project assignments
Perform temperature adjustments, calibrations, light and plumbing fixture repairs, electrical circuit modifications, carpet tile installation, and lock/door hardware maintenance