Operating Maintenance Engineer II

City of Minneapolis•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting will be used for on-going hiring without closing for applications. Applications will be reviewed in groups on an on-going basis as described in the Eligible List Statement below. The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is a relationship building. Each individual at MCC is a hospitality hero who fulfills our mission by providing service and fostering relationships. We make a positive impact on our internal and external guests by collaborating and delivering excellence in our service and facility. We host more than 300 events annually and contribute to a vibrant downtown community by providing economic impact through visitor spending at hotels, restaurants, arts & attractions, and retail establishments. This position properly maintains and ensures the safe and efficient building operation of the Minneapolis Convention Center and makes certain that our guests are comfortable and have an exceptional experience. The Minneapolis Convention Center is the City's largest building asset covering approximately 1.5 million square feet.

Requirements

3 years of education, specialized training, trades apprenticeship or equivalent in Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Systems.
3-5 years of progressive related experience; some of which must be in Honeywell EBI Enterprise Building Integrator or similar competitor
Demonstrated knowledge of computerized building automation systems.
Knowledge of computer operating systems and networking.
Familiarity with DDC control systems.
Considerable knowledge of HVAC systems (with appropriate troubleshooting skills).
Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
Working knowledge of electrical systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work both independently and with a diverse group of people.
Demonstrated exceptional customer relation skills.
Physically able to perform the duties of the position which include the ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 70 pounds and be able to maneuver items weighing more than 100 pounds.
Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Monitor all operations daily, including HVAC, electrical, steam, and chill water usage.
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems and equipment including Honeywell controllers & EBI Building Management System.
Install & maintain Honeywell CP-O engineered software, check control systems, and fine tune operation.
Provide troubleshooting and maintenance on low-voltage building automation systems throughout the facility.
Perform routine software backups as required for disaster recovery.
Perform preventative maintenance scheduled daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly.
Operate, maintain and repair the 109 air handling units, 69 fan coil units, numerous exhaust and transfer fans. This includes repair and replacement of coils, heating and cooling valves, actuators, dampers, ball and gates valves.
Operate, maintain and repair the High-Pressure steam system which is utilized to provide year around building heat and supply steam to the commercial kitchen.
Provide essential support to maintain optimal HVAC system functions.
Provide operational diagnostics on the Building Automation System to ensure proper temperature in the occupied spaces which consist of the exhibition halls, auditorium, ballrooms, meeting rooms, concourses, and office spaces.
Ensure proper operation of plumbing systems throughout the building including the 350+ touchless toilets, urinals, flushometers, soap dispensers, faucets. Other plumbing duties include upkeep and repair of waste lines, dishwashers, and automatic drinking fountains/bottle filler stations, cartridge filter replacement on water supply lines.
Emergency generator and fire sprinkler system pumps – perform system safety checks and load testing as required.
Maintenance of dry-fire sprinkler system includes dry valves, air compressors, tamper valve/flow switches and fuel tanks.
Knowledge of fire extinguisher types – replace discharged extinguishers with correct replacements.
Provide assistance with annual testing and inspection of hundreds of extinguishers throughout the facility with contractor.
Facilities maintenance – maintain and adjust operable wall panels in the meeting rooms.
Maintain and repair overhead rollup doors throughout building.
Perform maintenance and repair on large fleet of battery-powered lifts, forklifts, Cushman tugs and scissors/articulating lifts.
Refrigeration – Perform maintenance and repairs on various refrigeration units, including ice machines, walk-in coolers/freezers, and drinking fountains.