Site Lead

EMCOR Facilities Services • Durham, NC

2h

About The Position

The Site Lead is responsible for operating, replacing, repairing, and maintaining building mechanical, electrical, control, plumbing, and HVAC systems and related equipment. The role responds to service calls and emergencies, ensures preventive maintenance and repairs are completed, and oversees utility mechanics, contractors, work orders, and maintenance activities to support safe and reliable facility operations.

The Site Lead manages preventive maintenance, tools and spare parts, water treatment programs, and the condition of engineering areas and storage spaces. The position implements EMCOR and client safety programs, maintains CMMS records and logbooks, operates and troubleshoots building automation and life-safety systems, and communicates with customer and EMCOR management, tenants, end users, and other stakeholders. Work is primarily in central plant spaces and on rooftops, with some work in office areas and exposure to noise, heat, cold, and confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the HVAC or facilities engineering field.
• Completion of a Universal Certification and/or certification in or enrollment in an HVAC program.
• Required mechanical trades or trade-school certification in applicable disciplines such as HVAC, electrical, hydraulics, plumbing, or automation/controls.
• Required Universal Certification.
• Experience and proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, and HVAC auxiliary systems.
• Basic carpentry skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate in English.
• Prior CMMS experience.
• Comfort using mobile devices such as tablets and cell phones.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, floor plans, site maps, and/or electrical diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of building auxiliary systems, including fire-life safety and standby emergency generators.
• Familiarity with general building systems, including vertical lift equipment and overhead doors.
• Ability to write and carry out written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to safely and skillfully use related hand and power tools.
• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot office-building BMS and operate and inspect fire-life-safety systems.
• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and maintain central plant systems and supporting equipment.
• Ability to operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing, mechanical, and minor electrical components and systems.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills for interacting with customers and tenants.
• Ability to physically perform all on-site operations and maintenance duties.

Nice To Haves

• Corrigo experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of building mechanical, electrical, control/BMS, plumbing, and HVAC systems and related equipment, including air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints.
• Manage the preventive maintenance program and oversee on-demand work orders; inspect maintenance work and recommend program enhancements as needed.
• Manage the tool department, keep tools and assets in good condition and accounted for, notify the client of needed repairs or replacements, and ensure bench stock and spare parts are replenished after use.
• Manage and oversee water treatment programs for open- and closed-loop systems and perform daily testing.
• Oversee engineering areas, the physical plant, fan rooms, shop, tool room, and storage rooms to maintain clean and orderly conditions.
• Implement EMCOR and client safety programs, including staff training, safety equipment, lockout/tagout, and hazardous-material procedures.
• Be familiar with building roof access, water and gas shutoffs, lighting controls, fire alarm stations, and irrigation.
• Perform light bulb and ballast replacement and routine and preventive maintenance, including filter changes, lubrication, and control and performance checks.
• Replace bearings, motors, and dampers; perform plumbing maintenance and repair of pipes, fixtures, and valves.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of contractual obligations.
• Communicate with EMCOR and customer facility operations management teams, tenants and utility-system end users, and business-unit stakeholders.
• Operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain building automation systems.
• Maintain the CMMS system and logbooks.
• Oversee work performed by outside contractors on the building.
• Requisition materials needed to complete repairs.
• Manage and oversee HVAC projects and systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain office-building BMS, fire-life-safety systems, central plant systems, and supporting equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing, mechanical, and minor electrical components and systems.
• Draft proposals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED